Raheem Blackshear
Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami clinging to title hopes when it visits Hokies

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:21 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker scores on a 12-yard touchdown run past Liberty's Javon Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Hokies' tall task: Bounce back from loss vs No. 9 Hurricanes

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 02:09 PM EST

FILE - Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) tosses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Hooker emerged last season as a reliable decision-maker, finishing with 13 touchdown passes and just two interceptions. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Fuente, Hokies optimistic with many key players returning

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM 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...

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

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix (9) throws a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hoosiers looking to make adjustments following bye week

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2019 05:28 PM EDT

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile, center left, shakes hands with Maryland head coach Michael Locksley after an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers starting quarterback, running back plan to redshirt

By Matt Sugam Oct. 05, 2019 06:08 PM EDT

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) carries the ball for an 80-yard touchdown run against Rutgers during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Jackson throws 2 TDs, Maryland uses big play to rip Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski (8) reacts running to the bench in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Patterson's 4 TDs helps No. 20 Michigan rout Rutgers 52-0

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

Dillon runs for 150 yards, 2 scores as BC runs over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Addazio needed a response from Boston College after being embarrassed last week and his offense line, and running back AJ Dillon...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, center, makes a reception for the first down as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 20 Iowa rolls past Rutgers 30-0, Stanley throws 3 TDs

By Luke Meredith Sep. 07, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear (2) hurdles Massachusetts safety Joseph Norwood (7) on a 20-yard reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Now comes a real test for Rutgers: No. 20 Iowa on the road

By Matt Sugam Sep. 05, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Rutgers enters 150th season vs UMass, Ash in critical year 4

By Matt Sugam Aug. 29, 2019 12:56 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers didn't book a blockbuster opponent to kick off its 150th college football season. The program known as "the birthplace...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Rutgers head coach Chris Ash looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Piscataway, N.J. Ash will start his fourth season as Rutgers football coach. The Scarlet Knights were 1-11 overall last season and 0-9 in Big Ten Conference play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Rutgers and Ash looking to rebound from 1-win season in 2018

By Tom Canavan Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT

Rutgers NCAA college football coach Chris Ash speaks to reporters in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, April 11, 2019. Coming off a one-win season, Chris Ash isn’t ready to make any predictions about Rutgers’ prospects in 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Canavan)
After 1-win season, Rutgers coach cautious for spring game

By Tom Canavan Apr. 11, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan State safety Khari Willis (27) stops Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. In Willis' freshman season, the Spartans won the Big Ten and went to the College Football Playoff. Then the team collapsed to a 3-9 record the following year. Michigan State bounced back to win 10 games in 2017, but this season has been a disappointment the Spartans are barely bowl eligible as they enter their regular-season finale, against Rutgers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Spartans hope to give seniors good send-off against Rutgers

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2018 01:40 AM EST

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trace McSorley, not pictured, as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
McSorley becomes winningest QB at Penn State as D dominates

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2018 03:33 PM EST

No. 4 Michigan takes on Rutgers as a heavy favorite

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 12:36 PM EST
No. 4 Michigan (8-1, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) at Rutgers (1-8, 0-6), 3:30 p.m. EST (Big Ten Network) Line: Michigan by 39. Series record:...