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Rutgers Landed 4-Star Satety Messiah Tilson

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have hit the jackpot with their latest addition to the program. Defensive back Messiah Tilson flipped on Kentucky and will be joining the Scarlet Knights for the 2026 season.

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Outmatched Late in Tough Road Test vs. Iowa

The Rutgers women’s basketball team stepped into Big Ten play on Saturday night. And talking about the game, they also walked straight into a storm. However, they couldn’t withstand it as the team took a tough 79–36 loss to the No.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / December 3

Rutgers Officially Signs 2026 Recruiting Class

Although the Rutgers Scarlet Knights didn’t have a happy ending to their season, they now have bigger fish to fry. The Scarlet Knights are moving on and focusing on next season, beginning with the announcement of their 2026 recruiting class. The Scarlet Knights will have 22 prospects from 10 different states.

Watch: Purdue at Rutgers | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 12/02/2025

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / December 1

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Turns Tight Game Into Statement Win Over Saint Peter's

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women’s basketball team wrapped up a demanding Thanksgiving week stretch. They did it with a 57-39 victory over in-state foe Saint Peter’s on Sunday afternoon.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / November 30

Watch: Saint Peter's at Rutgers | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/30/2025

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / November 28

Watch: Northeastern vs. Rutgers | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/28/25

College Basketball News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / November 28

Rutgers Men's Basketball Players Era Tournament Breakdown

Rutgers men's basketball just concluded its trip to the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, where it went 1-2 in the three matchups it participated in.

College Football News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / November 24

What Went Wrong For Rutgers Scarlet Knights Against Ohio State?

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-6, 2-6 Big Ten) got dismantled by the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) 42-9 on Saturday afternoon. The outcome of the game is something the Scarlet Knights feared and we’re trying to avoid.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / November 24

Rutgers’ Lily Bolen Reaches Major Milestone as Scarlet Knights Push Minnesota

Rutgers Volleyball saw one of its brightest young stars make program history. She did, as sophomore setter Lily Bolen reached a massive personal milestone in front of the home crowd.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / November 23

Rutgers Baseball Releases 2026 Schedule

The 2026 Rutgers baseball schedule has released and it features over 4 months of action on the college baseball diamond. The Scarlet Knights will head down south for the first few weekends of the season, as they are set to take on the College of Charleston.

Watch: Rutgers at Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | 11/22/2025

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / November 22

Rutgers Men's Basketball Shows Fight Despite 67–54 Slip Against Central Connecticut State

The energy inside Jersey Mike’s Arena took a hit on Friday evening. Rutgers closed out its five-game homestand with a miss as it lost to Central Connecticut State, 67–54.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / November 21

Watch: Central Connecticut State vs. Rutgers | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/21/25

College Football News / College Football News / October 29

Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Just when it seemed like Illinois was a sleeper to get into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team, it got walloped by Washington 42-25 to end all of that.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / October 20

2025 Week 9 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings

Can you hear it? That’s the sound of a fundamental shift in the power dynamic among teams from the West in the Big 12. BYU has officially eclipsed Utah, the effects of which will play out over the next few years or longer.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / College Football News / October 15

Oregon vs Rutgers Prediction: Can the Scarlet Knights Stun the Ducks?

Short memory … one bad moment … play the next game … Oregon has to blow off the loss to Indiana in a hurry because Rutgers is just good enough to pull off something crazy.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Rutgers vs. Washington Prediction and Game Preview

Washington hosts Rutgers on Friday night for a key Big Ten clash in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season. With both offenses averaging over 30 points a contest, this battle between the Huskies and Scarlet Knights shouldn’t lack for offense in a pivotal game for positioning within the conference.

Steve Pikiell News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Rutgers Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Final Chance for Steve Pikiell

After having two players drafted in the top 10, Rutgers basketball head coach Steve Pikiell will have plenty of work to do in 2025-26. Sure, it was impressive to see both Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey make an impact for the Scarlet Knights last season.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Athlon Sports / September 22

College Football Player Sleeps in Car and Wins Big Ten Scholarship

Dariel Djabome’s path to Rutgers football is anything but ordinary. The Quebec native, who once spent a night sleeping in a Kia Sport with three teammates and his coach just to attend a Rutgers camp, is now a full scholarship athlete and a leader on the Scarlet Knights defense.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 17

Iowa vs. Rutgers: Keys to Victory for Hawkeyes, Scarlet Knights

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Keys to Friday Night: Iowa vs. Rutgers Friday night football in the Big Ten rarely commands national attention. Unless, of course, you’re Iowa traveling to Rutgers, and the scoreboard promises either a defensive slugfest or a runaway Scarlet Knights touchdown parade.

Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction: Can the Scarlet Knights Break the Hawkeye Hex?

It’s been a good start for Rutgers, but we’ve seen this before. It starts well against its always-cushy non-conference slate - it started 3-0 in each of the last three seasons - and then it’s time to party.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Athan Kaliakmani has all-around performance in Rutgers' opening win over Ohio

Athan Kaliakmanis threw a pair of touchdown passes as Rutgers nipped visiting Ohio, 34-31, on Thursday in both teams' season opener in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / EasySportz / August 13

2025 Rutgers Football Season Preview: In Schiano We Trust

Momentum Tested on a Grueling Slate Rutgers enters 2025 off back-to-back bowl appearances, riding the best stretch in the Greg Schiano era. But this year pivots from building momentum to proving legitimacy — with a gauntlet featuring four AP Preseason Top 25 teams: Oregon (Homecoming), Illinois, Ohio State (in Columbus), and a season finale vs.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The SportsRush / June 27