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Rutgers football faces scrutiny over coaching decisions in 2020

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Rutgers football faces scrutiny over coaching decisions in 2020

Summary

The Rutgers football program continues to reflect on the coaching decisions made in 2019 when Pat Hobbs was tasked with hiring a new head coach. Initially, Hobbs did not favor bringing back Greg Schiano, leading to criticism and questions about his judgment. Multiple head coaching hires occurred in the FBS and FCS in 2020, with only a few of those coaches still in their roles today. Some notable hires like Kalen DeBoer have since found success elsewhere, raising questions about missed opportunities for Rutgers. The coaching remains volatile, with many coaches either dismissed, resigned, or moving to other positions since their initial hires.

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Key Details

•Pat Hobbs hired Greg Schiano amid pressure from influential donors.
•24 head coaching hires were made in FBS in 2020; only six remain employed.
•Notable coaches like Kalen DeBoer and Deion Sanders moved on to prominent positions.
•Other FCS coaching changes included two firings and several resignations.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Who did Pat Hobbs miss out on in 2020?

What they're saying

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First, some news and notes: I guess the boys at nj.com read On the Banks. Despite them yelling about replacing Schiano, it wasn’t until today – Friday, 9/18 – that they published their list of potential replacements. OTB had a similar story five days ago! I don’t have a subscription to nj.com and it’s behind […]
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