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Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Maryland at Rutgers 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:57 PM EST

Penn State defenders Jaquan Brisker, left, and Zuriah Fisher (36) tackle Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers at Penn State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:59 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is hit by Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Vedral left the game for medical attention but returned later. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hot Wisconsin brings nation's top-ranked defense to Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 04, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is hit by Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Vedral left the game for medical attention but returned later. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois State at Western Illinois 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois has chance to show growth against Rutgers

By Terry Towery Oct. 28, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks to his players during a timeout against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Schiano sees blueprint for Rutgers when he eyes Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 09, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers, seeks sixth straight win

By Tom Canavan Oct. 07, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams, top, sacks Akron quarterback DJ Irons during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Akron 59-7. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 11 Ohio State looks to remain perfect against Rutgers

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) catches a pass for a 57-yard gain as Delaware defensive back Justis Henley (21) and defensive back Kedrick Whitehead (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
DEL at Rutgers 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano reacts after his team scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13

By Tom Canavan Sep. 18, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Rutgers opens season by thumping Temple 61-14

By Matt Sugam Sep. 04, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano ran his team out of the tunnel in front of a sellout crowd at SHI Stadium, like he’d done so many times before during his...

FILE - Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano gestures while talking to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, in this Friday, July 23, 2021, file photo. Expectations are higher this season with Schiano returning all 11 starters on offense, nine on defense, plus the punter, placekicker and long snapper. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rutgers brings back 20 starters for Schiano's second season

By Tom Canavan Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

Rutgers holding 1st spring practice since Schiano's return

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
For the first time since Greg Schiano started his second stint as coach, Rutgers has something new on the football field — spring football. ...

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) reacts after he made a tackle on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) catches a pass over Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rutgers looks for 4th Big Ten win, Vedral iffy for Nebraska

By Tom Canavan Dec. 17, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Rutgers kicker Valentino Ambrosio (1), with Zach Feagles holding, attempts a field goal as Maryland's Lavonte Gater rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. Ambrosio missed the kick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ambrosio rallies Rutgers past Maryland 27-24 in overtime

By David Ginsburg Dec. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Maryland kicker Joseph Petrino (27), with Colton Spangler (99) holding, kicks a field goal as Rutgers' Tyreek Maddox-Williams (16) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers at Maryland 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley signals a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland concludes stop-and-go regular season vs Rutgers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State beats Rutgers for 14th straight time for 900th

By Tom Canavan Dec. 05, 2020 03:49 PM EST