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Start time revealed for Minnesota's Big Ten opener against Rutgers

The Gophers' Big Ten opener in Week 5 against Rutgers will kick off at 11 a.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network (BTN). Minnesota will welcome Athan Kaliakmanis back to Huntington Bank Stadium on September 27 for the first time since he opted to transfer to Rutgers.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13

Athan Kaliakmanis helps Rutgers stomp Norfolk State

Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, his teammates scored twice on blocked punts and Rutgers sailed past FCS Norfolk State 60-10 on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 7

How did former Gophers transfers perform at their new schools in Week 2?

Former Gophers quarterbacks shone once again in Week 2. Jacob Clark led Missouri State to its first win as an FBS program, Athan Kaliakmanis continues to find his groove at Rutgers, and Drew Viotto looks comfortable at the University of British Columbia.

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College Football News / NBC Sports / September 6

Watch: Miami (Ohio) vs. Rutgers | COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 9/6/2025

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Athan Kaliakmanis tosses 4 TDs as Rutgers beats Miami (Ohio)

Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 259 yards and a career-best four touchdowns, including two to Ian Strong, as Rutgers topped Miami of Ohio 45-17 Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / September 6

Watch: Miami (OH) at Rutgers | HIGHLIGHTS | 09/06/2025

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.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 25

Rutgers, Ohio match potent, proven offenses

After posting back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in more than a decade, Rutgers aims for greater success in 2025. The Scarlet Knights open their season Thursday when they host Ohio in a nonconference matchup in Piscataway, N.J.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 17

Ohio State Buckeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

With the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at the Ohio State Buckeyes' schedule prior to week one.

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.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 19

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

After games against Albany, Iowa State and UMass in the non-conference, Iowa will battle Rutgers to open Big Ten play on Friday, Sept. 19. The Scarlet Knights, once the most dismal program among power conference teams, have improved in recent memory.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 26

Opposing Players to Note For Michigan State's Matchup With Rutgers

Michigan State got a big win over the Purdue Boilermakers to keep its Bowl hopes alive, but it must land one last victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to make it happen.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Gophers Recharge and Prepare for Bowling Season 2024-25

The Minnesota Gophers Football team has had over a week to recover and recharge after getting spanked by Athan Kaliakmanis and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 26-19.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 9

Athan Kaliakmanis got his revenge against the Gophers

Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis made 17 starts at Minnesota from 2022-23. He opted to enter the transfer portal this offseason and he stayed within the Big Ten and decided to join former Gophers offensive coordinator Kirk Cirrocca at Rutgers.

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College Football News / The Forkball / November 6

Rutgers Scarlet Knights to Face Minnesota Week 11

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 4-4, set to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This is a crucial game for the Scarlet Knights. They are coming off of their bye week and still seeking bowl eligibility.

College Football News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 19

Athan Kaliakmanis Proves Again vs UCLA that Minnesota Gophers Made the Right Decision

Athan Kaliakmanis was supposed to be the next step in PJ Fleck’s program. The quarterback who was supposed to take the reigns from Tanner Morgan and launch the Minnesota Gophers into another tier of the college football world.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / College Football Dawgs / May 9, 2024

QB Athan Kaliakmanis Selected as Rutgers Starter

Rutgers returned to the football field at the Scarlet-White spring game on April 27 with coach Greg Schiano hoping to have clearer picture of who the Scarlet Knights would be starting at quarterback in 2024.

College Football News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 2, 2024

Under Familiar OC, Former Gophers QB Athan Kaliakmanis Named Rutgers Starter

The Minnesota Gophers football team will look a lot different in 2024 than it did in 2023 and those changes begin at the quarterback position where Athan Kaliakmanis is out and New Hampshire grad transfer Max Brosmer is in.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Gridiron Heroics / May 2, 2024

Athan Kaliakmanis named QB1 for Rutgers, Gavin Wimsatt to enter portal

Rutgers fans were wondering who was going to start under center this season and now the answer is clear. Gavin Wimsatt has entered the transfer portal and Athan Kaliakmanis will be the team’s starting quarterback.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 3, 2024

Athan Kaliakmanis Adds Depth To Rutgers QB Room

Rutgers' quarterback room is going to be a little more competitive in 2024. Just a few days after securing a Pinstripe Bowl victory over Miami to finish 7-6, the Scarlet Knights landed a transfer portal pledge from former Minnesota starter Athan Kaliakmanis.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 13, 2023

Former Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis to visit Rutgers

Former Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis could be in for a reunion with a former Gophers coach. It was reported by various media outlets on Tuesday that Kaliakmanis will be visiting Rutgers over the weekend, where former Gophers offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca now serves as the offensive coordinator.

College Football News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 8, 2023

Report: Alleged heated conversation, lack of starting assurances led to Kaliakmanis exit

Outside of losing Athan Kaliakmanis, PJ Fleck and his coaching staff have done a good job of keeping their starting talent from leaving through the transfer portal.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 28, 2023

Minnesota Gophers Starting Quarterback Entering Crowded Transfer Portal After Uninspiring 2023 Campaign – Report

The transfer portal added yet another quarterback on Tuesday. Per On3 Sports, Minnesota Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis plans to enter the transfer portal. Kaliakmanis played in 23 games during his Golden Gophers career.

College Football News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / November 28, 2023

Gophers QB Athan Kaliakmanis announces he will enter transfer portal

Gophers QB Athan Kaliakmanis announced Tuesday his intention to enter the transfer portal after three seasons in Minnesota. "After several days of discussion with my family, I am announcing my intention to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility left," Kaliakmanis said in a post on Twitter.