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Last week, Greg Schiano agreed to a contract extension with Rutgers football, extending the Scarlet Knights’ head coach to 2030. After returning to Rutgers football in 2020, Schiano has guided the Scarlet Knights to an 18-28 record through 46 games.
Rutgers has made small strides in the past four seasons with the program’s all-time wins leader at the helm. Schiano has transformed the program into bowl eligibility as he continues to build a winning culture around the program.
Schiano helped lead the Scarlet Knights to a 6-6 record this past season, tying the program record for Big Ten wins in a season (three) while making their second bowl appearance in the past four years. Rutgers holds a 5-2 record in bowl games under Schiano’s 15 seasons as head coach as they prepare to take on Miami in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.
Under Schiano, the Scarlet Knights have held opponents to an average of 21.0 points, which was 27th in the nation. Also, his defensive unit ranks No. 19 in the country in total defense (313.7), No. 11 in passing yards allowed (175.9), and No. 9 in red zone defense.
What are the top five wins since Greg Schiano has returned to Rutgers?
No. 5 – October 24, 2020: Rutgers beats Michigan State, 38-27
On October 24, 2020, Schiano immediately injected new life into Rutgers football with a 38-27 victory over Michigan State. The 2020 season was strange and shortened because of the pandemic, but Schiano got off to a big start with a road victory in East Lansing. The victory brought credibility back to Rutgers football and set the tone for what the program should look like under Schiano.
No. 4 – September 4, 2021: Rutgers defeated Illinois, 20-14
On October 30, 2021, Schiano and the Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois, 20-14, shutting out the Fighting Illini in the second half to secure a comeback…
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Author : Rutgers Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-21 05:01:10
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