Rutgers football struggles with turnovers in loss to USC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Rutgers football fell to 0-3 after a 42-35 loss to No. 12 USC at SHI Stadium on September 19. The Scarlet Knights have committed 10 turnovers in their first three games, which has significantly undermined their chances of winning. Head coach Greg Schiano expressed frustration over the team's inability to protect the ball, emphasizing the need for improvement. Quarterback Gavin Lonergan threw two interceptions against USC, compounding Rutgers' turnover issues from earlier this season.
- •Rutgers turned the ball over 10 times in three games this season.
- •The Scarlet Knights lost to USC after trailing by just six at one point.
- •Gavin Lonergan threw two interceptions in the loss to USC.
- •Head coach Greg Schiano highlighted turnover issues as critical for improvement.
- •Rutgers has a history of struggling with turnovers, needing to address this to win.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — At 0-3, this is the biggest issue Rutgers football needs to fix immediately
"Rutgers football has turned the ball over 10 times through three games. That's an unacceptable amount.
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