Greg Schiano Returning Next Season at Rutgers Despite 2-7 Record This Year
Athletic director Keli Zinn said results are not acceptable, but Schiano will return after Rutgers’ 2-7 season.
- Rutgers will retain head coach Greg Schiano for the 2027 season, athletic director Keli Zinn announced Tuesday. The university opted for continuity over a costly coaching change.
- A 31-10 loss to Wisconsin on Saturday ended bowl hopes, capping a season Zinn described as falling 'well below our expectations.' The Scarlet Knights have lost 12 of their last 15 Big Ten Conference games.
- Firing Schiano would cost the university approximately $19 million in buyout costs, with his contract extending through 2029. Financial constraints likely influenced the retention decision.
- Zinn clarified the decision does not signal lowered standards, stating results are 'not acceptable' and demanding 'meaningful changes' to strengthen the roster. Schiano must now deliver competitive results.
- The Scarlet Knights have three games remaining in 2026, beginning with Nebraska on Nov. 14. This will be Schiano's 19th season leading the program across two stints since 2001.
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Greg Schiano returning next season at Rutgers despite 2-7 record this year
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano, the winningest coach in Rutgers' program history, is returning next year despite back-to-back losing seasons, the university announced Tuesday.
Rutgers makes decision on Greg Schiano's future
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have made a somewhat surprising decision on the future of head coach Greg Schiano. Schiano will return for the 2027 season, according to athletic director Keli Zinn. However, Zinn made clear in a statement that results are “not acceptable,” and that Schiano will make changes for next season. Rutgers athletic director …
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Rutgers retaining Greg Schiano despite 2-7 season
Rutgers is retaining football coach Greg Schiano for 2027 despite a disappointing 2026 season, athletic director Keli Zinn said Tuesday.The Scarlet Knights (2-7, 1-5 Big Ten) are on a three-game losing streak with three games left on the schedule."Our ...
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