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Rutgers fires coordinator Sean Gleeson as offense struggles

By Matt Sugam Oct. 09, 2022 05:39 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers fired offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson on Sunday, two days after the team's third straight Big Ten loss. Head coach...

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. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, new Rutgers NCAA college football head coach Greg Schiano speaks at an introductory news conference in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers is scheduled to begin their season against Michigan State on Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Coach Greg Schiano starts second rebuilding tour at Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 14, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) heads to the end zone with a 42-yard touchdown against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Groshek ran for 194 yards on 42 carries and caught 29 passes for 289 yards last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

It's almost 'go time' for Big Ten; Buckeyes favored again

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, and said it plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 23-24. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Schiano says coronavirus is Rutgers' biggest opponent now

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger passes downfield under pressure from defensive lineman Eli Howard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)

No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime

Sep. 26, 2020 08:32 PM EDT

Schiano: Two Rutgers football players have coronavirus

By Tom Canavan Jun. 22, 2020 12:25 PM EDT
A week after the football team returned to campus, Rutgers is reporting cases of coronavirus with some players. Coach Greg Schiano...

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, then-Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson talks with fans during an NCAA college football fan day in Stillwater Okla. Gleeson is now the offensive coordinator at Rutgers. Gleeson has a clear idea what Rutgers' offense is going to be when the Scarlet Knights get back on the football field. In a perfect scenario with the right personnel, it's going to be a fast non-huddle offense. From the time the officials mark the ball, it should never be longer than 15 seconds until the snap.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Sean Gleeson looking to bring uptempo offense to Rutgers

By Tom Canavan May. 12, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

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...

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...