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Rutgers Football Spring Practice: Transfers to Keep an Eye On
Rutgers football brought in a fair number of players via the transfer portal to revamp its defense and boost its offensive depth. With spring camp just around the corner, there are a few transfers that stand above the rest to keep an eye out for in the early practices. Note: former South Dakota cornerback Mikey […]
Rutgers Football Promotes Former Player to Assistant Tight Ends Coach
Rutgers football has promoted former wide receiver Isaiah Washington to be the team’s new assistant tight ends coach, according to a post made by 247sports. Washington joined the team’s coaching staff last summer as a player development assistant. He will now be taking on additional responsibilities thanks to the internal promotion. Washington originally came to […]
Rutgers Football Spring Practice: Reinforcements Return From Injury
One storyline that should not be overlooked as Rutgers Football heads into spring camp is the number of guys who are returning from injury. Last season, the Scarlet Knights had 12 players listed as out for the season by the end of it, with several others getting significantly banged up along the way. With spring […]
3 things to watch as Rutgers Football begins spring practice
Rutgers is set to begin springs practices on Friday and there is plenty to keep an eye on. After a five-win season, and 2-7 record in the Big Ten, the Scarlet Knights made changes to the roster and coaching staff. This is the first chance to see how the team looks on the field. This […]
Rutgers makes top five for 2027 four-star OL Terrance Smith
Rutgers remains in the mix for one of the top players in Pennsylvania. Four-star offensive lineman Terrance Smith narrowed his list down to five teams and the Scarlet Knights were listed alongside four SEC programs. Smith told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that his final five is made up of Rutgers, LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Tennessee. […]
Former Rutgers Football Assistant Coach Who Worked With Undefeated 1976 Squad Honored By Pro Football HOF
Former Rutgers defensive line coach/ defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, who worked under head coach Frank Burns during the 1976 undefeated season, was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a part of their 2026 “Awards of Excellence.” He was one of three coaches to receive the honor this week. Cottrell is considered a […]
Rutgers Baseball Shuts Out Delaware In Midweek Action
After falling 2-1 in their weekend series against Illinois, Rutgers baseball dominated Delaware 8-0 in some midweek action to kick off a five-game homestand from the Scarlet Knights. Freshman pitcher Henry Radbill started the game on fire, pitching 4.1 scoreless innings before being relieved. Bullpen pitchers Jacob Peterson, Jason Masick, and Matthew Cruz did what […]
Rutgers Basketball: Three Team Needs to Address in the Transfer Portal
Despite the season not technically being over yet, it is time to start thinking about the transfer portal, which is less than a few weeks away. It is an unfortunate truth in this day and age that if you’re not tampering, you’re not trying. This means that Rutgers basketball is likely going to reach out […]
Knights in the NBA: Ace Bailey Heats Up
Several former Rutgers basketball players have made their mark on the NBA this season. Dylan Harper has looked good coming off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs, while his brother, Ron Harper Jr, has contributed solid minutes to the Celtics when he was called up from the G-League. After taking some time to adjust […]
Rutgers Football Recruiting: Scarlet Knights hope for McCourty repeat with four-star Woodward twins
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano landed in-state twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty in 2005 out of St. Joseph High School in Montvale. This duo went on to have legendary careers in Piscataway and became part of the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Schiano and the Scarlet Knights are hoping that history repeats […]
Rutgers Gymnastics Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships
Rutgers women’s gymnastics has punched its ticket to the NCAA Championships for the second season in a row after having a good performance at the Big Ten Championships. They used a 195.700 total team score at the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, which was the best of the four teams that competed on Friday night, […]
Rutgers takes rubber match in series loss at Illinois
The Scarlet Knights continued Big Ten play over the weekend with a three-game set in Champaign against Illinois. Rutgers salvaged the series with a win on Sunday afternoon, but lost two out of three against the Illini. Rutgers is now 13-10 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The team will be back in action on […]
Rutgers Basketball: The Pros of the Crown
Last week, Rutgers basketball accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown. The announcement was met with mixed opinions from the fanbase; however, the decision does come with upside without having that much of a downside. Minimal Downside One of the most important things to note about the crown is that it costs nothing for […]
Rutgers Wrestling Suffers Blood Round Heartbreak at NCAA Tournament
Rutgers will be leaving the NCAA tournament with none of its wrestlers earning all-American status after both Heavyweight Hunter Catka and 197-pounder Remy Cotton lost in the blood round. The Scarlet Knights had a rough start to the tournament, going 2-7 during the first session, meaning that 7 of their nine wrestlers were forced to […]
Rutgers Football Recruitment Updates: Late March 2026
The 2027 recruiting class is in full swing, with a few players already setting official visit dates for the early summer. So far, just like in our late February and early March recruiting updates, Rutgers only has one commitment from the 2027 class, Tight End Sydney Padilla from West Orange High School. They are working towards adding to […]
Rutgers Football Adds Former Super Bowl Winning Offensive Lineman to Coaching Staff
Rutgers Football is set to hire Gino Gradkowski, a former NFL center who won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, to its coaching staff as an assistant offensive line coach. The 37-year-old played a total of six seasons in the NFL, where he played in 60 games, starting 20, before he moved on to […]
No.16/17 Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Set For First Conference Matchup of the Season vs No.7 Ohio State
No. 16/17 Rutgers men’s Lacrosse is set to open conference play against No.7 Ohio State on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights have enjoyed a good start to their season, going 7-2 in their first nine games. However, their only losses this season came against the two ranked teams they played, No.3 Princeton and No.12 Army. The […]
Rutgers Football Hires Former LA Chargers Assistant Coach Jeff Carpenter
Rutgers football has added another assistant coach with NFL experience this offseason, as they have hired former Los Angeles Chargers quality control coach Jeff Carpenter to be an offensive assistant, according to Chrise Iseman of USA Today. Carpenter and current Scarlet Knights offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca have experience working together, as Carpenter was a graduate […]
Rutgers Gymnasts Gabrielle Dildy and Emily Leese Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Two Rutgers gymnasts were named to the all-Big Ten teams that were revealed yesterday. Senior Gabrielle Dildy and graduate student Emily Leese both earned honors from the conference. Dildy is the first Scarlet Knight to be named to the all-Big Ten first team since 2023 and is the third Rutgers gymnast ever to receive the honor. Leese was named […]
Rutgers Baseball Earns Run-Rule 13-3 Victory Over Monmouth
After beating Michigan State two games to one in their opening conference series this past weekend, Rutgers baseball dominated Monmouth from start to finish in their midweek matchup, earning a 13-3 run-rule victory. The Hawks pitchers struggled against the Scarlet Knight batters, as Rutgers recorded 13 runs on 10 total hits along with 7 walks. […]
Previewing March Madness 2026: Bracket Mania Arrives
The best time of the college basketball calendar has arrived. In fact, it may even be the best postseason tournament of the year, and that is coming from a huge college football fan. March Madness is officially underway, and this year’s NCAA Tournament feels as unpredictable as any in recent memory. With a mix of […]
Former Rutgers commit Chante Murray signs with West Virginia
Former Rutgers Women’s Basketball commit Chante Murray has found a new home. Murray, who committed to Rutgers in October, has decommitted and signed with West Virginia. She announced that she has requested to get out of her National Letter of Intent and will now join the Mountaineers. Murray was the lone recruit in the 2026 […]
Contract Details Released for Rutgers New Women’s Basketball Head Coach Gary Redus II
The contract details for new Rutgers women’s basketball head coach Gary Redus II have been released thanks to an OPRA request made by NJ.com. According to the report, Redus has signed a five-year contract that is worth a total of $4 million before any bonuses come into play. His salary will start at $750,000 and […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Introductory Press Conference For New Head Coach Gary Redus II
After his hire was announced early last week, Rutgers women’s basketball hosted the official introductory press conference for new head coach Gary Redus II today. The event gave Redus his first chance to address the Rutgers community. Takeaways One of the major takeaways from Redus’ press conference was the emphasis on keeping local talents at […]
Athan Kaliakmanis meeting with multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft
Athan Kaliakmanis is declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and has been busy in recent weeks. The Rutgers quarterback has met with at least three teams during this process. According to multiple reports, Kaliakmanis took “30 visits” to the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. He also had a formal visit with the Las Vegas Raiders. […]
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