Rutgers loses to UMass as Greg Schiano faces pressure

Rutgers dropped a 37-21 home game to UMass on Thursday. The result arrived despite Rutgers entering the contest as a 29-point favorite against a program that finished winless last season. UMass had not defeated an FBS opponent since 2023, making the outcome a notable setback for the Scarlet Knights. Greg Schiano is in his seventh season during his second tenure at the school, having previously led the program to an 11-2 record in 2006. Following his time as head coach of the Buccaneers, Schiano returned to Rutgers in 2020 but has yet to replicate the success of his initial stint. Following this loss, the status of the 60-year-old head coach is considered tenuous as the team looks to adjust its performance moving forward.

• 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Greg Schiano on the hot seat after Rutgers loses to 29-point underdog UMass