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Rutgers Football Hires Former LA Chargers Assistant Coach Jeff Carpenter
Rutgers football has added another assistant coach with NFL experience this offseason, as they have hired former Los Angeles Chargers quality control coach Jeff Carpenter to be an offensive assistant, according to Chrise Iseman of USA Today. Carpenter and current Scarlet Knights offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca have experience working together, as Carpenter was a graduate […]
Rutgers Gymnasts Gabrielle Dildy and Emily Leese Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Two Rutgers gymnasts were named to the all-Big Ten teams that were revealed yesterday. Senior Gabrielle Dildy and graduate student Emily Leese both earned honors from the conference. Dildy is the first Scarlet Knight to be named to the all-Big Ten first team since 2023 and is the third Rutgers gymnast ever to receive the honor. Leese was named […]
Rutgers Baseball Earns Run-Rule 13-3 Victory Over Monmouth
After beating Michigan State two games to one in their opening conference series this past weekend, Rutgers baseball dominated Monmouth from start to finish in their midweek matchup, earning a 13-3 run-rule victory. The Hawks pitchers struggled against the Scarlet Knight batters, as Rutgers recorded 13 runs on 10 total hits along with 7 walks. […]
Previewing March Madness 2026: Bracket Mania Arrives
The best time of the college basketball calendar has arrived. In fact, it may even be the best postseason tournament of the year, and that is coming from a huge college football fan. March Madness is officially underway, and this year’s NCAA Tournament feels as unpredictable as any in recent memory. With a mix of […]
Former Rutgers commit Chante Murray signs with West Virginia
Former Rutgers Women’s Basketball commit Chante Murray has found a new home. Murray, who committed to Rutgers in October, has decommitted and signed with West Virginia. She announced that she has requested to get out of her National Letter of Intent and will now join the Mountaineers. Murray was the lone recruit in the 2026 […]
Contract Details Released for Rutgers New Women’s Basketball Head Coach Gary Redus II
The contract details for new Rutgers women’s basketball head coach Gary Redus II have been released thanks to an OPRA request made by NJ.com. According to the report, Redus has signed a five-year contract that is worth a total of $4 million before any bonuses come into play. His salary will start at $750,000 and […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Introductory Press Conference For New Head Coach Gary Redus II
After his hire was announced early last week, Rutgers women’s basketball hosted the official introductory press conference for new head coach Gary Redus II today. The event gave Redus his first chance to address the Rutgers community. Takeaways One of the major takeaways from Redus’ press conference was the emphasis on keeping local talents at […]
Athan Kaliakmanis meeting with multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft
Athan Kaliakmanis is declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and has been busy in recent weeks. The Rutgers quarterback has met with at least three teams during this process. According to multiple reports, Kaliakmanis took “30 visits” to the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. He also had a formal visit with the Las Vegas Raiders. […]
Rutgers Men’s Basketball Accepts Invite to the College Basketball Crown
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” Rutgers men’s basketball has accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown, according to a post made by the team’s X account. The College Basketball Crown is a postseason tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada, that features eight teams competing throughout a four-day […]
LSU Assistant Daphne Mitchell Joins Rutgers Women’s Basketball’s Coaching Staff
New Rutgers women’s basketball head coach, Gary Redus II, has made the first addition to his new coaching staff, as he has hired former LSU assistant coach Daphne Mitchell. The news was officially announced by LSU head coach Kim Mulkey during a press conference following the teams selection to the NCAA tournament. Both Redus and […]
Rutgers opens Big Ten play with series win vs. Michigan State
Rutgers Baseball began Big Ten play with a series against Michigan State over the weekend at Bainton Field in Piscataway. The Scarlet Knights got off to a good start, taking two out of three from the Spartans and improving to 11-8 overall. Game One Rutgers began the weekend with a strong offensive performance during a […]
NCAA Basketball Tournament Open Thread
Hey, On The Banks community! This is your open space to discuss all things involving the NCAA Tournaments for both women’s and men’s basketball now that the brackets have been released. Keep things respectful as always, but feel free to share your thoughts and opinions about the tournament in the comments below. Keep up with […]
Knights in the NFL: Three Former Rutgers Players Sign With New Teams
NFL free agency has started, and three former Scarlet Knights have signed deals with new teams. The Detroit Lions, in particular, have become a landing spot for former Scarlet Knights, as two of the three former Knights with new players have decided to sign with the Lions. Former Rutgers Players, RB Isiah Pacheco and S […]
Rutgers Gymnastics Sets Program Floor Record, Posts Season-High Score
Rutgers gymnastics delivered its strongest performances of the season on Friday night, setting a program record on floor exercise during the Rutgers Quad at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Scarlet Knights posted a 49.475 on floor, breaking the previous school record of 49.425 set in 2023. The historic rotation helped Rutgers finish with a season-high team […]
Opinion: Rutgers MBB Had a “Poor Man’s Schiano Season”
Rutgers fans know the script by now. Beat the teams you’re supposed to beat. Lose to the teams you’re supposed to lose to. Finish with a “respectable” record that still feels unsatisfying. Rutgers football fans have watched that formula play out for years under Greg Schiano. The Scarlet Knights handle much of their nonconference schedule, […]
Rutgers Basketball: Who Will Stay, Who Will Go
After Rutgers’ loss to UCLA last night in the Big Ten Tournament, the 2025-2026 Rutgers basketball season has more than likely come to an end unless something crazy happens with the myriad of postseason tournaments in the modern age of college basketball. With even that being unlikely, it is time to shift attention to the […]
Rutgers Football 2026 Win Total Odds Placed at 4.5 Wins
Fanduel has released its over/ under win total odds for the 2026 college football season, with Rutgers’ over under line being listed at 4.5, which means that the odds heavily favor the Scarlet Knights missing a bowl game for the second straight year. The golden number of wins for any Power Four team trying to […]
Second Half Turnovers Sink Rutgers Against UCLA
After earning its first victory in the Big Ten Tournament in three years, Rutgers basketball was defeated in the third round of the Big Ten tournament by UCLA, 72-59. While the Scarlet Knights played hard until the last whistle against a team that was vastly superior on paper, it was their second-half turnovers and poor […]
Rutgers Football Set to Hire Former NFL Coach Mike Sullivan as Senior Offensive Asssistant
Rutgers football is set to hire former NFL assistant coach Mike Sullivan as a senior offensive assistant, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Sullivan spent time with several different NFL teams before coming to Rutgers, including the Giants, Steelers, Jaguars, Broncos, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he worked as an OC under current Rutgers head […]
Rutgers Basketball vs UCLA: How to Watch/ Game Thread
Rutgers fans, it’s game day! After defeating Minnesota 72-67 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, the Scarlet Knights will face UCLA in the tournament’s third round today. The Bruins did not participate in the first two rounds of the tournament, as they earned a double-bye from having a 13-7 conference record in […]
Rutgers Basketball 2026 Big Ten Tournament Preview: UCLA
After defeating Minnesota 72-67 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, largely thanks to a 29-point performance from guard Tariq Francis, Rutgers will take on UCLA in the third round of the Big Ten tournament. Both teams have already squared off once this year, with the Bruins blowing out the Scarlet Knights 98-66 […]
Tariq Francis’ heroic effort powers Rutgers past Minnesota in Big Ten Tournament
It’s March. And that means teams need their top players to step up, specifically in the backcourt. That is exactly what Rutgers got from its honorable mention All-Big Ten guard. Tariq Francis scored a game-high 29 points and added four assists as 14th-seeded Rutgers earned an upset victory over 11th-seeded Minnesota, 72-67, in the first […]
Rutgers Baseball Takes Down Wagner, Falls to Fordham in Midweek Action
Rutgers baseball had a pair of midweek action games this week, on Tuesday against Wagner, and one on Wednesday against Fordham. The Scarlet Knights earned an 8-5 victory against the Seahawks on Tuesday, but fell 8-7 to the Rams on Wednesday. After falling in a 3-0 hole by the end of the second inning in […]
Rutgers Football Announces No Spring Game This Offseason
Rutgers football has canceled its annual spring game for 2026, per head coach Greg Schiano. The announcement was made public by Chris Iseman of USA Today, who tweeted it after Schiano made the announcement to reporters during the team’s pro day today. The decision to cancel the game came out because Schiano believes that hosting […]
Rutgers vs Minnesota: How to Watch/ Game Thread
Rutgers fans, it’s game day! The No. 14-seeded Scarlet Knights are out in Chicago to take on No. 11-seed Minnesota in their first game of the Big Ten tournament. Rutgers squared off with the Golden Gophers earlier this season, with Minnesota taking home the 80-61 win. Both teams are coming into this game with some […]
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