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Former Rutgers Football Captain Jamil Merrell Dead at 36

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.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 7

Rutgers Adds Italian Forward Diego Garavaglia to 2026-27 Roster

Rutgers continues to make changes to its roster as the offseason winds down. The program has officially signed 6-'7 Italian forward Diego Garavaglia, who played last season for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany’s professional ranks.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 6
Tariq Francis Explains Why Returning to Rutgers Was an Easy Decision Ahead of Year Two

Tariq Francis Explains Why Returning to Rutgers Was an Easy Decision Ahead of Year Two

Rutgers guard Tariq Francis said that he never entertained the thought of leaving the Scarlet Knights for another program after his freshman season. The

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / June 30

Rutgers’ Stars KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond Receive Preseason Honors

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team has two players who received preseason honors for their positions. Wide receiver KJ Duff was named to the Walter Camp Preseason All-American Second Team.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / June 5

Rutgers Swimming & Diving Names 2026-27 Team Captains

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers swimming and diving has announced its four team captains. Katerina Hoffman, Ellie Schinsky, Chiara Alberti and Ana Hazlehurst will be the squad’s captains heading into next season.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / June 1

Rutgers Swimming & Diving Announces Annual Team Award Winners

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics The Rutgers women’s swimming & diving team celebrated its annual award winners after a successful 2025-26 campaign for the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / May 2
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / April 29

Rutgers Women Bolster Recruiting Class with Sprinters Adele Miksa and Sophie Koroma for 2026-2027

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

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