Rutgers offensive lineman Kobe Asamoah out for season with injury

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Rutgers offensive lineman Kobe Asamoah out for season with injury
Summary

Rutgers football will be without offensive lineman Kobe Asamoah for the remainder of the 2026 season due to a high-ankle sprain. Asamoah underwent surgery and is expected to fully recover by January. He had been a key player, starting every game at right guard since 2024, and was poised to become the first Rutgers offensive lineman to be drafted since 2010. The Scarlet Knights have four upcoming games, starting with Wisconsin on November 7.

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  • •Kobe Asamoah will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
  • •He underwent surgery for a high-ankle sprain.
  • •Asamoah started every game at right guard since 2024.
  • •He was set to be Rutgers' first offensive lineman drafted since 2010.
  • •Rutgers faces Wisconsin on November 7.
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  • 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers football loses top offensive lineman for remainder of season
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Rutgers football suffered another tough injury as offensive lineman Kobe Asamoah will miss the rest of the 2026 season.

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