Greg Schiano returning to Rutgers next season despite 2-7 record this year
The Scarlet Knights have lost 12 of their last 15 Big Ten Conference games.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Despite a 2-7 record and failing to secure a bowl bid for the second consecutive season, Rutgers University has announced the return of head coach Greg Schiano for the upcoming season. The university's athletic director, Keli Zinn, expressed disappointment with the team's performance, stating that the results fell significantly below expectations.
However, Zinn emphasized that Schiano's decision to remain was driven by a desire to implement meaningful changes that would enhance the roster and position the program for future success.
The Scarlet Knights' struggles this season have been starkly evident, with four of their seven losses coming by a margin of 16 points or more against UMass, Indiana, Northwestern, and Wisconsin. The only victories so far have been against Howard and Maryland. Rutgers' defense is a significant concern, ranking 125th nationally with an average of 32.4 points conceded per game.
The team's only bright spot has been wide receiver KJ Duff, who has proven himself as a standout performer, ranking seventh nationally with nine touchdowns and 12th with 96.8 yards per game. However, Duff missed the game against Wisconsin due to injury and is currently questionable for the upcoming match against Nebraska. Zinn remains committed to building a strong athletics department, acknowledging the fans' frustrations but emphasizing the importance of delivering results.
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