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The time has come. After 10.5 months since Greg Schiano returned to Rutgers as head coach, the wait is finally over. The Scarlet Knights open the shortened 2020 campaign at Michigan State on Saturday at noon ET on BTN.
While the long term hope is that Schiano not only restores pride and credibility for Rutgers, but also makes winning seasons and bowl appearances a priority once again. However, he inherits a program that currently holds a 21 game Big Ten losing streak and faces a schedule with only conference opponents this fall. Year one requires patience from the fan base normally, but due to the limited offseason due to the global pandemic COVID-19, that is even more the case this season.
With that being said, it figures to be an unpredictable season across the Big Ten. Schiano has hired arguably the best coaching staff in school history, several transfers from other Big Ten schools are set to make an impact and a new look spread offense has been installed by offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson.
How do you think this season will play out? Vote in our reader poll, which asks how many wins with Rutgers produce during the 8 game regular season?
Poll
How many wins will Rutgers have during the eight game regular season?
This poll is closed
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7%
0 (Post Traumatic Ash Syndrome)
(39 votes) -
22%
1 (Realist)
(124 votes) -
38%
2 (Cautiously Optimistic)
(212 votes) -
21%
3 (Getting Crazy)
(116 votes) -
7%
4 (Out of Control)
(39 votes) -
2%
5 (Schiano is the Messiah)
(14 votes) -
1%
6 (Seek medical attention)
(8 votes)
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