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Greg Schiano Hosts Game Week Press Conference Ahead of Penn State Game

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano hosted his usual game week press conference ahead of this weekend’s pivotal matchup against Penn State. Schiano opened up the press conference by not only stating the importance of this game, but also by noting how their preparations for the game so far have been good. The first question had […]

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Opponent Film Room & Matchup Analysis: Penn State Nittany Lions

Welcome to what could be the final edition of Opponent Film Room this season. As up and down as a season this has been for Rutgers, it pales in comparison to this week’s opponent in Penn State. The Nittany Lions started as the #2 team in the AP preseason poll with loads of returning production […]

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Notre Dame Outlasts Rutgers 68-63

The Rutgers men’s basketball team fell short 68-63 to Notre Dame in the second game of the Players Era Tournament. Despite a strong second half, the Scarlet Knights could not overcome a 19 point first half deficit to secure the win. Rutgers’ defense would have some success early, holding Notre Dame scoreless for the first […]

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Rutgers Pushes Past Siena 67-61 Behind Ndiaye’s 26 Point Performance

After a tough loss at Auburn, Rutgers women’s basketball returned home and beat Siena 67-61 to earn its fifth win of the season. The Scarlet Knights were able to overcome several stretches where their shooting went cold to secure the victory. Janae Walker broke open the scoring for Rutgers, as the Knights would race out […]

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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Gets Blasted 85-60 By #17 Tennesee

In a game that was dominated by #17 Tennessee from the opening tip, Rutgers fell 85-60 to the Volunteers to open up action at the Players Era Festival. It was anything but festive for the Scarlet Knights, who trailed by as many as 36 points before narrowing the margin to 25 by the end. Tennessee […]

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Begins Second Homestand

After a 51-46 loss on the road at Auburn, Rutgers women’s basketball returns home this week for its second homestand of the season, hosting Siena, Northeastern, and Saint Peter’s during this holiday week. The Scarlet Knights will look to “feast” on a few more mid-major opponents before opening Big Ten play against #19 Iowa next […]

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Rutgers Listed as 10.5-Point Underdogs Against Penn State

After Rutgers’ 42-9 loss to No.1 Ohio State and Penn State’s 37-10 victory over Nebraska, the stage is set for a winner-take-all scenario with the winner of this game earning bowl eligibility. The Scarlet Knights are coming into this game as 10.5-point underdogs according to Fanduel. There are a lot of storylines heading into this […]

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Rutgers Falls to No.1 Ohio State 42-9

Rutgers fell to No. 1 Ohio State 42-9 in Columbus, after trailing only 14-3 at the half. With this loss, the Scarlet Knights have their backs against the wall in terms of earning bowl eligibility and will need to secure a win over Penn State on senior day to punch their ticket to postseason play. […]

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Knight Watch: The Good, Bad, and Odd Vs. Central Connecticut

The Good Tariq Francis One of the two lone bright spots in a sea of darkness, Francis put up 19 points, dished three assists, and made all three of his free-throw attempts, showing the urgency needed when the game is getting away.   Emmanuel Ogbole For all the awful play on the court last night, […]

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Rutgers vs No.1 Ohio State: How to Watch/ Game Thread

After being on a bye last week, Rutgers football will head out to Columbus to take on No.1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes have looked like a machine this year, running over most opponents to a perfect 10-0 record. The Scarlet Knights are still in the hunt to get to a bowl game, as they are […]

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OTB Staff Picks: Rutgers at No.1 Ohio State

After being on a bye last week, Rutgers will be back in action on Saturday as they are making the trip out to Columbus to take on No.1 Ohio State. The game is set to kick off at noon on Fox; however, it is not listed as a Big Noon Kickoff game. As with every […]

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Rutgers Baseball Announces 2026 Schedule

Rutgers baseball announced its 2026 schedule earlier this week, with the Scarlet Knights being set for 14 weekend series, including 10 Big Ten series. As usual, Rutgers will start the season in the South, as February is simply too cold for baseball to be played in the Northeast. The Scarlet Knights will open the season […]

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Rutgers Picked Apart in Stunning 67-54 Loss to Central Connecticut State

Rutgers men’s basketball was crushed in the final leg of its opening five-game home stretch, 67-54, by Central Connecticut State. The Blue Devils would grab the lead with just under 10 minutes to play in the first half, and would not relinquish from there as they only continued to pull away from the Scarlet Knights. […]

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This Week in Rutgers Athletics

Rutgers Athletics is navigating a busy and pivotal stretch. On Thursday, the Scarlet Knights were active across several fronts — from road contests in basketball and volleyball to the opening day of the Navy Invitational for swimming & diving, and preparations for a major football road test. The competition continues into the weekend, with busy […]

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Rutgers Football Lands 2026 ATH RJ Wortman

Rutgers football has landed a commitment from a late riser in the 2026 recruitment class, as ATH RJ Wortman has decided to commit to the Scarlet Knights. Wortman is ranked as a three-star prospect according to 247Sports, but is unranked by the other recruiting sites. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound prospect plays defensive back and wide receiver […]

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Rutgers Late Push Falls Short; Women’s Basketball Falls to Auburn 51-46

Rutgers women’s basketball fell on the road to Auburn 51-46 despite outscoring the Tigers 17-12 in the final quarter of play. The Scarlet Knights would dig themselves into several double-digit holes that ultimately proved to be too much to overcome. Rutgers opened the scoring with a three-point shot by Zachara Perkins. The Knights would keep […]

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Knight Watch: The Good, Bad, and Strange Vs. American

Rutgers men’s basketball improved to 4-0, rallying from an early 11-point deficit to defeat the American Eagles, 80-71, Tuesday evening at a sleepy Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Eagles bombarded the Scarlet Knights early with a barrage of made three-pointers before Rutgers settled down on defense and methodically attacked the rim to climb back into the […]

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Rutgers Football vs No.1 Ohio State Game Preview

After having a week of rest, Rutgers Football is set to hit the road to take on No.1 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. It cannot be a more daunting task for the Scarlet Knights, as they have to take on the supposed best team in the country in their home stadium. The Buckeyes have […]

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