Rutgers football seeks improvement during bye week after 1-4 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Rutgers football, off to a 1-4 start, has a bye week to address issues before facing Maryland on October 17. The Scarlet Knights have suffered losses to UMass, Boston College, USC, and Indiana, with only a win against Howard to show for their efforts. Coach Greg Schiano emphasized the need for improvement after a 47-15 defeat to Indiana on October 3. The remaining schedule includes potentially winnable games, but success hinges on corrections to both the defense and quarterback play.
- •Rutgers has a bye week following a tough loss to Indiana.
- •The Scarlet Knights face Maryland next, which is struggling this season.
- •Coach Schiano aims to fix defensive issues during the week off.
- •Upcoming games are seen as winnable if improvements are made.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Game-by-game predictions for the rest of Rutgers football's season
"Rutgers football is off to a 1-4 start and has the bye week to try and fix issues that have held it back. Can the Scarlet Knights save the season?
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