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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks during a news conference ahead for the College Football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Ryan Day of Ohio State was unable to attend. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Suspended Clemson TE returns for College Football Playoff

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2019 05:47 PM EST

New Rutgers NCAA college football coach Greg Schiano greets supporters as he arrives for a news conference in Piscataway, N.J., with his wife, Christy, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. After an on-again, off-again courtship, Schiano is back as Rutgers football coach. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Passionate Schiano takes over Rutgers football for 2nd time

By Tom Canavan Dec. 04, 2019 01:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Greg Schiano is coming back to Rutgers. Athletic director Pat Hobbs announced Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the university and Schiano have reached a contract agreement, a week after talks to bring back the 53-year-old former Scarlet Knights head coach fell apart. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Rutgers hires Schiano to rebuild Scarlet Knights - again

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 01:46 AM EST

QB Levis likely to lead No. 12 Penn State against Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Nov. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Getting knocked out of the biggest game of the season was tough for Sean Clifford. Standing on the sideline and watching Penn State’s...

AP source: Schiano could return to Rutgers after all

By Tom Canavan Nov. 27, 2019 08:39 PM EST
Greg Schiano could be returning Rutgers after all. A source close to the New Jersey university, the coach and insiders in the football...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Schiano will not be returning to Rutgers because the school and its former football coach were unable to come to an agreement on a deal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side wanted to make the negotiations public. Schiano spent 11 seasons at Rutgers before leaving for the NFL in 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Failure to rehire Schiano as coach has Rutgers fans upset

By Tom Canavan Nov. 25, 2019 07:15 PM EST

AP source: Schiano, Rutgers can’t reach deal on return

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2019 06:02 PM EST
Greg Schiano won’t be returning to Rutgers because the school and its former football coach were unable to come to an agreement on a deal, a person familiar...

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Ohio State running back Steele Chambers (22) rushes against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jonah Jackson returns to Rutgers, going from worst to first

By Matt Sugam Nov. 17, 2019 01:49 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Fields 4 TD passes, No. 2 Ohio State beats Rutgers 56-21

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 2 Ohio State heads to Rutgers as 51-point favorite

By Tom Canavan Nov. 15, 2019 12:07 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State looks to stay undefeated, faces Rutgers

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Illinois defensive lineman Jamal Milan (55) tackles Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan for a loss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Swarming defense lifts Illinois over Rutgers 38-10

By Terry Towery Nov. 02, 2019 08:10 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Illinois enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

By Terry Towery Nov. 01, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (11) catches a pass for a 29-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Langan's career day leads Rutgers past Liberty 44-34

By Matt Sugam Oct. 26, 2019 04:01 PM EDT

Correction: Liberty-Rutgers Preview story

Oct. 25, 2019 12:38 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — In a story Oct. 25 about the Liberty-Rutgers football game, The Associated Press reported erroneously on the number of wins Liberty...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Big Ten coaches find 4-game redshirt rule a mixed blessing

By David Ginsburg Oct. 24, 2019 02:52 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
Smith runs for 2 TDs, No. 20 Minnesota routs Rutgers 42-7

By Tom Canavan Oct. 19, 2019 07:27 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with teammates Seth Green (17) and Tyler Johnson (6) after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Unbeaten No. 20 Minnesota back in poll, faces woeful Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2019 02:49 PM EDT