Rutgers ranked 67th in ESPN College Football Power Index
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
ESPN released its College Football Power Index Rankings on July 10, 2026, with Rutgers placing 67th nationally. The Scarlet Knights are rated as the second-lowest team in the Big Ten, just above Purdue at 71st. The rankings draw from past performance, returning players, and coaching changes. Rutgers aims to improve defensively, having made significant transfers and coaching staff adjustments, while retaining key offensive players. The performance will be assessed as the season progresses.
- •Rutgers ranked 67th in ESPN's FPI, second-lowest in the Big Ten.
- •Purdue is the only Big Ten team rated lower at 71st.
- •Rutgers struggled defensively last season but is expected to improve.
- •Key offensive players include WR KJ Duff and RB Antwan Raymond.
- •The FPI rankings consider historical performance and recent transfers.
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Releases College Football Power Index Rankings; Rutgers Lands at 67
"Rutgers lands second to last in Big Ten in ESPN’s FPI rankings
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