Rutgers prepares for Michigan Football with key staff changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rutgers Scarlet Knights, led by Greg Schiano, gear up for the 2026 football season amidst a coaching overhaul. Following a disappointing 5-7 finish in 2025, the team aims for improvement, particularly on defense, after ranking last in the Big Ten. Antwan Raymond and K.J. Duff return as top offensive players. The Scarlet Knights will seek a new quarterback with Athan Kaliakmanis departing after contributing significantly last season. As the team prepares, attention is on the added experience of defensive coordinator Travis Johansen and the performance of new transfers.
- •Rutgers finished 5-7 in 2025, ranking 14th in the Big Ten.
- •Key departures include QB Athan Kaliakmanis and RB Ian Strong.
- •Antwan Raymond returns after a strong season with 1,241 rushing yards.
- •Travis Johansen is the new defensive coordinator for Rutgers.
- •Team seeks improvement with significant adjustments on defense.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Nebraska
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Rutgers
"Next up in our Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview series, we travel east to catch up with Greg Schiano and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights:
"What will the Cornhuskers look like when they come to town?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:14 PMRutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Nebraska
What will the Cornhuskers look like when they come to town?
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:00 PMMichigan Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Rutgers
Next up in our Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview series, we travel east to catch up with Greg Schiano and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights:
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