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On a Halloween Saturday afternoon, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights fell to the Michigan Wolverines 28-21 at SHI Stadium. While Michigan improved to 5-3, Rutgers now falls to 2-6 on the season. Coming into this game as a 16.5 point underdog, Rutgers held their own all game and were in it until the very end.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / October 31

Rutgers Football's Next Coach? 5 Names to Watch if Schiano Departs

The idea of Rutgers moving on from Greg Schiano once seemed impossible. After all, Schiano resurrected the program twice, first during his historic run from 2001-11 and again after returning in 2020 to stabilize a Scarlet Knights program that had fallen apart in the years following his departure.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / College Football News / October 29

Michigan at Rutgers Prediction: Will the Wolverine Offense Ever Show Up?

At 4-3, it’s been a disappointing season for a Michigan team hoping to get to the College Football Playoff. But it’s possible for things to get a whole lot worse if the offense can’t finally get going against a struggling Rutgers defense.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / October 28

Rutgers Swimming & Diving Set To Host Princeton Friday In Battle for Cannon Trophy

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers swimming and diving will be in action for the third meet of the season, which comes at home this Friday night.

Dylan Lonergan News / ESPN / October 24

Rutgers QB Lonergan exits with apparent head injury

Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan will not return to Saturday's game at Northwestern after suffering an apparent head injury on a big hit, coach Greg Schiano said.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / College Football Talk / October 23

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Nittany Lions and Hoosiers and Honors, Oh My! A Recap of Rutgers Mens Soccer’s Magical Week

Rutgers University Men’s soccer has just experienced one of its most pivotal weeks this season. There have been goals, title-defining victories, rivals silenced, and recognition conference-wide all packed into such a short period of time.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Brian Kelly has been linked to another college football job

Could Brian Kelly be making a return to college football as a head coach? After the Maryland Terrapins parted ways with Mike Locksley on Wednesday, Kelly’s name surfaced as a candidate for the job.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / October 21

Huge Blow for Rutgers Defense: Two Key Defensive Backs Out for the Year

Rutgers Scarlet Knights received some tough news as two of their players won't be in action for the rest of the season. Safety Kaj Sanders and cornerback Zahmir Dawud worked so hard to be on the field for the whole season, and their season was cut short due to injuries.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / October 19

Rutgers Basketball Blows Early Lead, Loses 104-99 to St. John's in 4 OT

Rutgers Scarlet Knights played much better in the second game of their exhibition schedule but lost to the St. John’s Red Storm, 104-99 in four overtimes.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / October 19

Rutgers Sweeps James Madison & Liberty On The Road

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 16-17, 2026 Lynchburg, Va. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics LYNCHBURG, Va. – Rutgers swimming and diving closed out competition in a road Tri-Meet against Liberty and James Madison with victories over both after Saturday morning’s competition.

KJ Duff News / College Football Talk / October 17

Duff’s incredible catch and a strong 2nd half lift Rutgers over Maryland 37-30

KJ Duff caught two touchdown passes and Rutgers held on for a 37-30 victory over Maryland.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 16

Rutgers Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Scarlet Knights

When Rutgers first joined the Big Ten they were something of a doormat in basketball. Steve Pikiell took the helm in 2016 and made it his mission to change that, even if there were some growing pains.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Busting Brackets / September 21

Rutgers lands four-star guard Korey Francis after championship season

Rutgers has added another important piece to its 2027 recruiting class. Four-star guard Korey Francis committed to the Scarlet Knights after an official visit, choosing Rutgers over Mississippi State, Seton Hall, Virginia Tech and Xavier.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Greg Schiano had an unhinged outburst toward ref on the sidelines

Greg Schiano went absolutely off the rails during a moment late in the third quarter of Saturday’s game between his Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the USC Trojans at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Lindy's Sports / September 14

UMass Rutgers Upset Magnifies FBS No-Win Nature With Schiano's Job On the Line

Look, things could have gone worse for the Rutgers football team over its first two winless weeks of the season. The Scarlet Knights went viral for all the wrong reasons in their season opener Sept.

Steve Pikiell News / Yardbarker / September 9

Rutgers HC Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis ahead of 2026-27 season

Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell will miss portions of the season as he battles cancer.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / EssentiallySports / September 8

Big Ten Program Announces Special Tribute to Honor 37 Alumni Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11

Rutgers Football is stepping onto the field this Friday, September 11, 2026, with a special mission that goes far beyond wins and losses. Marking twenty-five years since the September 11 attacks, the Scarlet Knights will wear custom uniforms designed to honor the 37 Rutgers alumni who tragically lost their lives that day.

Rutgers makes major QB change following stunning UMass upset

Perhaps the most shocking upset in college football was Rutgers losing to UMass in Week 1. The Scarlet Knights will have a new quarterback under center in Week 2.

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College Football News / College Sports Only / September 4

Rutgers’ 2026 Season Off To Saddest Start Ever

Rutgers’ 2026 football season is off to the saddest start imaginable. The Scarlet Knights began their season on Thursday night by hosting UMass at SHI Stadium, but what was expected to be an easy win became one of the most humiliating defeats in recent program history.

Greg Schiano's buyout amount looms large after Rutgers' shocking loss to UMass

It is only Week 1 of the college football season, but we already have a hot-seat alert.

'Pop' Watson-led UMass routs Rutgers to end 16-game skid

Rutgers paid UMass $1.55M to make the trip to Piscataway

With fans headed for the exits, Rutgers pushed through on postgame fireworks

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Rutgers pulled the saddest move after getting embarrassed by UMass

Nothing was going to stop Rutgers from celebrating Thursday, even if it had to come during arguably the team’s worst loss in program history. Rutgers entered its season-opening contest against UMass as multi-touchdown favorites.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / EasySportz / September 3

UMass Stuns Rutgers in Massive Week 1 Upset

College football wasted no time delivering a shocking result in Week 1. The UMass Minutemen pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the opening week Thursday night, stunning the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 at SHI Stadium.

D.T. Sheffield News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Former Rutgers Star Suffers Major NFL Setback

Former Rutgers wide receiver D.T. Sheffield saw his short time with the New York Jets come to an end this week when the team terminated his contract and waived him with an injury settlement.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The Spun / July 8

Former Rutgers Football Captain Jamil Merrell Dead at 36

Tragedy struck the Rutgers football program this week as Jamil Merrell, the school's former team captain, passed away this week. He was 36 years old. On Tuesday, Merrell's twin brother Jamal Merrell took to Instagram and announced that the former Rutgers captain passed away.