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Rutgers Football Hires Dennis Dottin-Carter as Defensive Line Coach

Rutgers Scarlet Knights football has officially hired Dennis Dottin-Carter as the program's new defensive coordinator. The hiring was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

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No. 11 Rutgers Wrestling Seeks Historic Finish in Road Finale at Hofstra

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are operating with the kind of consistency that turns solid seasons into special ones. On Wednesday night, which is in a few hours, they have a chance to put a bold exclamation point on an already impressive regular season.

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Faces Tough Road Reality in Champaign, Losing to Illinois

The grind of Big Ten play does not offer many breathers. And Tuesday night was another reminder for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Inside the State Farm Center, Rutgers fell 76–56 to the RV Illinois Fighting Illini.

Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Set for Midweek Showdown Against Undefeated Monmouth

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women’s lacrosse team returns to the familiar turf of SHI Stadium this Wednesday, Feb. 18. They will be there for a high-stakes midweek clash against the undefeated Monmouth Hawks.

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Set for Big Ten Showdown at Illinois

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball team is ready to close out its current Big Ten road trip. You wonder how? They are going to do it with a high-stakes visit to Champaign, Illinois.

MLB News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 17

No. 14 Rutgers Wrestling Defeats Princeton 28-9, Wins Fifth Straight in Rivalry

In a display of grit and tactical precision, the No. 14 Rutgers Scarlet Knights wrestling team continued its reign over the Garden State on Monday night.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

No. 18 Rutgers Lacrosse Tops Stony Brook for First Road Victory of Season

In the early stages of a high-stakes 2026 season, No. 18 Rutgers men’s lacrosse proved it could handle life away from home. On Saturday, February 14, the Scarlet Knights walked into a hostile Long Island environment.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

Rutgers Gymnastics Hits Season Highs in Strong Showing Against No. 22 Iowa

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Scarlet Knights lit up Jersey Mike’s Arena with a performance that blended polish and confidence. Competing against No.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in Road Battle Against Purdue

A pivotal Big Ten opportunity slipped away in West Lafayette on Saturday. It is because Rutgers women’s basketball fell 72-57 to Purdue. In a day of love, the matchup was packed with Big Ten Tournament implications.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

No. 14 Rutgers Wrestling Hosts Princeton After Best Big Ten Finish Since 2014

The No. 14 Rutgers wrestling team is coming home with a head of steam. They are coming after a weekend that solidified their standing as a legitimate force in the nation’s premier wrestling conference.

Watch: Maryland at Rutgers | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 02/15/2026

Watch: Rutgers at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/14/2026

Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Delaware in 12-4 Road Win

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights made a resounding defensive statement on Friday, February 13, 2026. They cruised to a 12-4 victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium.

No. 14 Rutgers Wrestling Earns 29-9 Road Win Over Michigan State

On Friday night, the No. 14 Rutgers Scarlet Knights did not just survive that gauntlet. They stamped their arrival. With a commanding 29-9 road win over the Michigan State Spartans at Jenison Field House, Rutgers improved to 12-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten competition.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Men’s Golf Posts Top-Five Finish at Palmas del Mar Collegiate in Puerto Rico

The spring season in the Northeast usually means frost on the greens and layers of thermal gear. But the Rutgers men’s golf team decided to do things a little differently in 2026.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Golfer Argyle Downes Named Big Ten Golfer of the Week Following Top Finish

The 2025–26 season is quickly turning into a historic ride for Rutgers men’s golf. Who's topping that? The sophomore Argyle Downes, who has just added another headline moment.

Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Opens With Big Road Test at Delaware

The 2026 season is just getting started, and for Rutgers University women’s lacrosse, the road to Big Ten glory begins away from home. This Friday at 5 p.m., the Scarlet Knights (0-1) head to Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware, to face the Blue Hens (0-1) in a pivotal early-season matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Heads to Purdue for Saturday Big Ten Clash

As the mid-February chill settles over the Midwest, the intensity inside the Big Ten is only heating up. On Saturday, Feb. 14, Rutgers women’s basketball travels to West Lafayette for a key conference showdown against Purdue.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers’ Ayden Smith Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Following Top-10 Victory

As the winter chill of February gives way to the heat of the postseason, the national landscape of collegiate wrestling is coming into sharp focus. On February 12, 2026, the NCAA officially released the second set of coaches' rankings and the first Ratings Percentage Index for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.