Rutgers makes decision on Greg Schiano’s future

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Rutgers makes decision on Greg Schiano’s future

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 12:47 PM ET

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have made a somewhat surprising decision on the future of head coach Greg Schiano.

Schiano will return for the 2027 season, according to athletic director Keli Zinn. However, Zinn made clear in a statement that results are “not acceptable,” and that Schiano will make changes for next season.

Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn on the decision to keep Greg Schiano as head coach in 2027. "Let me be very clear: this decision is not reflective of a lowering of standards or an indication that everything is fine. It is not." https://t.co/BrGdP1aQ1y
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Rutgers is 2-7, and it is hard to justify the decision to keep Schiano. The primary reason might be financial. His buyout figure is roughly $19 million, and at this point, Rutgers would presumably rather not pay it.

Schiano has cut a very frustrated figure on the sidelines this season. Even he might be a bit surprised to be getting another year.

This is Schiano’s second stint as Rutgers coach. He is 33-48 since his return to the school in 2020.

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