Greg Schiano outlines Rutgers football defense goals during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano specified three key areas he wants to see from his defense as training camp progresses, including increased connectivity, sound schemes, and improved fundamentals. Schiano emphasized that a strong defense must function collaboratively. Players are adjusting well to new defensive coordinator Travis Johansen's system, but Schiano noted that further development is critical before their season opener against UMass on September 3.
- •Schiano seeks better connectivity among defenders.
- •The defense must show improvement in scheme understanding.
- •Fundamentals need refinement before the season opener.
- •Over a dozen defensive transfers have joined Rutgers this year.
- •Rutgers' first game is against UMass on September 3.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Here's what Greg Schiano wants to see from Rutgers football's defense
"With Rutgers football at about the midway point of training camp, there are three key things Greg Schiano wants to see from his defense.
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