Rutgers Can’t Pay Buyout, Greg Schiano Has No Plan. So, What’s Next?
PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 03: Greg Schiano head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen on September 3, 2026 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Key points
- I think what we have to do is double down on the best things we do and change some of the things we haven’t evolved quickly enough with the times — I haven’t evolved quickly enough with the times.
- In what is now year seven of Schiano back in Piscataway, this is a complete disaster.
- This is especially true when you factor in that hiring a new head coach worthy of the job would cost more than the $6.75 million average that Schiano is making.
We play in a great league, but if you look at it, we’ve played competitive against some really good football teams.” If you believe that, then Schiano has the Lynch Memorial Bridge in New Brunswick that he can sell you.
Additional details
- It is clear why the decision was made to retain Schiano but in terms of the immediate future of the team, it does not bring much confidence.
- Rutgers has three games left and the lone shot at a win seems to be against Michigan State in the final week of the season.
- Schiano met with the media on Tuesday and was asked a great question by Brian Fonseca of NJ.com — why should fans believe?
- An expensive buyout and a department that is currently prioritizing getting back in a favorable place financially.
- Rutgers has one-score losses to USC and Michigan with three losses coming by an average of 27 points.
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