Overview
- ESPN reporter Pete Thamel reported Tuesday, Nov. 10 that Rutgers has decided to keep Greg Schiano as head coach for the 2027 season.
- Schiano’s contract runs through 2029 and On3 estimated the buyout at about $18.5–18.6 million, a primary factor in the decision to retain him.
- Rutgers is having a poor 2026 season, sitting at 2–7 after a 31–10 loss to Wisconsin that eliminated the team’s bowl chances.
- Athletic director Keli Zinn took part in meetings about the move and has said the program must produce results that match its high level of spending.
- An October NJ.com analysis put the total cost of firing Schiano and rebuilding the staff near $28 million over three years, so Rutgers will focus on recruiting, the transfer portal and clearer benchmarks to reverse the program’s recent decline.