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Rutgers faces skepticism ahead of the 2026 Big Ten season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Rutgers faces skepticism ahead of the 2026 Big Ten season
Summary

As Rutgers prepares for the 2026 Big Ten football season, expectations remain low among analysts. The Scarlet Knights have been ranked 17th out of 18 teams in a recent Cleveland.com survey, with predictions for a win total ranging from four to six games. Coach Greg Schiano's first tenure saw success, raising fan expectations significantly, but subsequent years have brought disappointment. Schiano's recent comments suggest a commitment to addressing past shortcomings, especially on defense. Fans and analysts alike are curious if the outlook for 2026 will be any brighter than previous seasons.

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  • •Rutgers is ranked 17th of 18 in recent Big Ten predictions.
  • •Predicted win totals for the season range between four and six.
  • •Schiano's first tenure from 2005-11 raised expectations significantly.
  • •Recent comments indicate an effort to improve defensive strategy.
  • •Fan base hopes for at least a bowl game appearance this season.
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What they're saying
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So, there’s a lack of belief that Rutgers will fare very well in the Big Ten in 2026. As noted in Greg’s recent post. The info in that post wasn’t the only media to doubt the Knight’s results. Right now, in 2026, there are few (okay, no) publications predicting anything but a pretty dismal season […]

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