Ahead of the 2018-19 season, the NCAA adopted the new “NET Rankings” system, replacing RPI. The metric is used for NCAA Tournament selection. New rankings are rolled out periodically. Today, things were updated through last night’s game as we enter the weekend. In the most recent AP Top 25, Gonzaga comes in at No. 1, […]
Read More2 Programs In “Recruiting War” Over Jim Harbaugh Assistant Coach
After suffering yet another crushing bowl loss, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will have a lot of tough decisions to make in the 2020 offseason. But those decisions are only going to get tougher if his coaches start leaving for greener pastures. According to Mark Blaudschun of the Boston Globe, Boston College and Rutgers are […]
Read MoreBig Ten Program Poaches Top Assistant Coach From Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State
The Oklahoma State Cowboys won eight regular season games this year thanks in part to first-year quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson quickly implementing his scheme. But it looks like Gleeson’s time at Stillwater is being cut short by an ambitious Big Ten team. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, Gleeson has agreed […]
Read MoreOhio State DB Brendon White Announces Transfer Destination
Earlier this month, Ohio State safety Brendon White entered the transfer portal with plans to find a new program. Now it appears he’s found his destination – and will be reuniting with one of his former coaches. Taking to Twitter on Friday, White revealed that he is transferring to Rutgers University. The move reunites White […]
Read MoreWhere The Big 10’s Recruiting Classes Rank After Signing Day
National Signing Day has come and gone, leaving a lot of fanbases excited for 2020 and a whole bunch likely dreading it. Over in the Big Ten Conference, few programs had as exciting a day as Nebraska and Maryland. The Huskers and the Terps both made huge additions at the skill positions, and saw their […]
Read MoreRanking Every Big Ten Football Program Of The Decade
Incredibly enough, the decade is coming to a close. We’re less than a month away from 2020 and with it, lists are starting to be compiled of the best college football teams over the past 10 years. Fox Sports has released its ranking of the top Big Ten teams of the decade, according to overall […]
Read MoreGreg Schiano Lands Former Ohio State 4-Star At Rutgers
Greg Schiano has been busy on the recruiting trail since being named head coach at Rutgers two weeks ago. Today, he landed one of his former players at Ohio State. UCF graduate transfer defensive tackle Malik Barrow, a former four-star recruit, announced his commitment to Rutgers moments ago. Schiano and RU hosted Barrow on an […]
Read MoreReport: Tom Herman Finalizing Defensive Coordinator Hire
Wholesale changes are coming to Texas in 2020 following their disappointing 7-5 finish despite preseason national title hopes. Defensive coordinator Tom Orlando was ousted, so now Tom Herman needs to find a new man to run the defense. And it looks like he’s found his man. According to Chip Brown of Horns247, the Longhorns are […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Seton Hall Guard Myles Powell
When Seton Hall’s star guard Myles Powell is in a groove, the Pirates are one of the most dangerous teams in the country. But without him in the second half on Saturday, Seton Hall suffered a blowout loss to Rutgers. Powell missed the entirety of the second half due to a head injury. According to […]
Read MoreUrban Meyer Shares His Advice For Greg Schiano
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights hired a new head coach earlier this week – well, kind of. Former Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano is back. Schiano took over the Scarlet Knights football program in 2001 and led the team until 2011. After eight years away from the university, Schiano is back and his former boss thinks […]
Read MoreGreg Schiano Takes A Shot At Tennessee Fans During Press Conference
Greg Schiano is the only coach in college football history to both lose and obtain a job due to fan revolt. The latter occurred at Rutgers, where Schiano was introduced as the program’s head coach for the second time today after originally holding the position from 2001-11. The former happened two years ago, when outcry […]
Read MoreReport: Sean Clifford Not Dressed For Today’s Penn State-Rutgers Game
When Penn State staged its late comeback attempt against Ohio State last weekend, it was Will Levis, and not starter Sean Clifford, in at quarterback. Clifford went down with a leg injury against the Buckeyes, as his team trailed 21-0 in the game. Levis could not ultimately knock off OSU, but he gave Penn State […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 14
Rivalry week is here. Starting on Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, and running through Sunday, many of college football’s biggest rivalry games will be played, with serious postseason implications on the line. On Thursday, we get the always contentious Egg Bowl. Ole Miss’ Matt Luke and Mississippi State’s Joe Moorhead both have plenty on the line, even […]
Read MoreReport: Ohio State Assistant Top Candidate For Rutgers Job
Rutgers is one of several teams still seeking out its next head coach. The Scarlet Knights need a “home-run” type of hire to gain any sort of national relevancy. Greg Schiano seemed like the perfect candidate, and both sides were nearing a deal. But those have since fizzled, and Schiano’s party has lost interest. Schiano […]
Read MoreHere’s What Greg Schiano Was Reportedly Demanding From Rutgers
Greg Schiano will not be the next head coach of Rutgers’ football program. The Scarlet Knights were unable to agree to terms on a deal with their former head coach. It had been reported that Schiano was making some notable “demands” that needed to be met in order for him to take the job. Rutgers […]
Read MoreBreaking: Greg Schiano Will Not Be Rutgers’ Head Coach
There will be no reunion between Rutgers and Greg Schiano, according to Yahoo’s Pete Thamel. The two sides could not come to an agreement. Schiano and Rutgers had been in negotiations for some time. The former Rutgers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach was one of two candidates to interview for the position, along with […]
Read MoreMichigan State at Rutgers: Game Time, Spread, Channel, Announcers
If Michigan State wants any chance at playing in a bowl game this season, it’ll need to win on the road this weekend against Rutgers. Michigan State began the season with a 4-1 record, but then Mark Dantonio’s team went on to lose four-straight games. This includes a blown 28-3 lead to Illinois and embarrassing […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 13
We’ve reached the penultimate weekend of college football’s regular season. While the night slate this weekend may be a bit lacking, we’re going to learn a lot about the eventual College Football Playoff field early on. At noon, Ohio State hosts Penn State in a de facto Big Ten East title game. The Buckeyes are […]
Read MoreOhio State Joins Historic Company After Win vs. Rutgers
Ohio State failed to cover as a 53-point favorite in its win today. That is the only real negative you can find from today’s game, a 56-21 win over Rutgers in Piscataway. The Buckeyes got out to an incredibly fast start, and basically cruised for most of the game. Starting quarterback Justin Fields and other […]
Read MoreOhio State at Rutgers: Game Time, Spread, Channel, Announcers
It’ll be hard to find a more lopsided matchup than the one taking place in New Jersey this weekend. On Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes will look to keep their undefeated season alive when they face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Chase Young will not play this Saturday as he serves the final game of his […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 12
We’re on the other side of the huge Week 11 in college football, in which LSU took down Alabama for the first time since 2011, and Minnesota stayed undefeated and handed Penn State its first loss. The College Football Playoff picture is starting to really take shape, with LSU entrenched as the new No. 1 […]
Read MoreOhio State Releases Its Hype Video For Rutgers Game
As a historically-heavy favorite against Rutgers this weekend, Ohio State probably doesn’t need much motivation to get the win. But that hasn’t stopped the team from mentally preparing for it as much as any other big game. Ahead of the game, the Ohio State FB Twitter account has released an incredible hype video. Head coach […]
Read MoreThe Betting Line For Ohio State-Rutgers Is Insane
Ohio State is one of the top two or three teams in the country. Rutgers is objectively one of the worst. The two teams will collide in New Jersey next weekend in one of the most one-sided games of the year. Bettors are so confident in the Buckeyes’ ability to crush the Scarlet Knights that […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 10
This weekend may be the calm before the Week 11, and specifically, the Alabama-LSU storm. Still, there are some exciting matchups awaiting us in College Football Week 10. The obvious headliner is taking place down in Jacksonville on Saturday afternoon. Florida and Georgia renew their heated rivalry, with the SEC East very much on the […]
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