The Scarlet Faithful

The Scarlet Knights look to build off its win against Indiana against a Spartans team coming off a one possession loss to Illinois on Thursday night. This preview highlights several keys to victory in a game when Rutgers will be double digit underdogs, Tom Izzo will be on the warpath and Steve Pikiell's defensive scheming will be so important to the outcome. Rutgers (9-6; 1-3) at Michigan Stat...

A deep dive into how Rutgers could fill two open slots remaining for the 2025 schedule, a review of the current blueprint for non-conference scheduling in Schiano 2.0, power five opponent possibilities and more.

The Scarlet Knights beat the Hoosiers for the ninth time in 11 meeting and did it the old fashioned way. Defense, rebounding and toughness despite shooting so poorly once again. The emergence of Austin Williams and other trends to watch for.

The Scarlet Knights look to get on track against the Hoosiers, who last won at the RAC in 2018. A look at the frontcourt matchups, the importance of guard play and Rutgers dictating pace through their defense as well as much more. Indiana (11-4: 3-1) at Rutgers (8-6; 0-3) 7 pm on Peacock.

Dan of Gopher Insight returns to discuss the Minnesota career of QB Athan Kaliakmanis, his season under offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, why his departure made sense and more. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the report that Rutgers LB coach Corey Hetherman was being hired as Minnesota's new defensive coordinator.

A busy weekend warrants a recap including football adding Florida State DT Malcolm Ray and BYU LS Austin Riggs, women's hoops landing 5-star guard Kiyomi McMiller, wrestling earns two wins, many Scarlet Knights make the NFL playoffs plus a few thoughts on men's hoops.

Analysis on the disappointing performance against the Hawkeyes as well as big picture concerns for the rest of the season for this team.

David Anderson returns to discuss positives from the bowl win over Miami, adjustments the defense needs to make next season, the QB battle between Athan Kaliakmanis and Gavin Wimsatt plus much more. Link to The Knight Report's video of Athan Kaliakmanis' 2023 season: https://youtu.be/4JZsrqI145U?si=5Y7dFt5-v_OGfZLu

The Scarlet Knights look to win in Iowa City for just the second time ever by building off a strong second half performance against Ohio State in its last game. Defending the rim and slowing down the pace of the Hawkeyes, the Rutgers guards creating offense and moving the ball along along with getting its shooters going are important factors in what is a Quad 1 road opportunity. Rutgers-Iowa tips...

After falling behind by 17 points, RU cut the lead to 1 late but couldn't complete the comeback. A disappointing result that was decided at the three-point line but some positives that give hope this team is close to breaking through. Full analysis and more.

Topics include keys to victory against an efficient offensive team in the Buckeyes, the importance of guard play, shooting woes of late and the opportunity to gain much needed momentum on the road. Rutgers-Ohio State tips off at 7 p.m. ET on BTN on Wednesday 1/3.

The Minnesota signal caller reunites with former OC Kirk Ciarrocca in Piscataway. A look at his two seasons with the Gophers, how he measures up against Gavin Wimsatt, why this move makes sense for all sides and more.

The Scarlet Knights avoid a catastrophic loss with Derek Simpson hitting the game winning three. Shooting struggles, issues against the zone, a lack of intensity and more plus what this means moving forward as Big Ten play resumes.

The Scarlet Knights clinched its first winning season in nine years as its physicality won out over the speed of the Hurricanes. The identity of this program shined through in a victory that sets up positive momentum this offseason.

David Anderson returns to breakdown the Hurricanes, highlight how these two teams matchup, discuss the implications from this game and much more. Rutgers vs. Miami kicks off on Thursday, December 28 at 2:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.

After a good start, Rutgers struggled shooting wise, got bodied on the boards and lacked defensive intensity. A look at some trends in losses this season, who needs to shoot more, the difference in this team during the Pikiell era and more.

Keys to victory, how both teams matchup, a golden opportunity to boost its resume and more. Rutgers-Mississippi State tips-off at Noon ET on the Big Ten Network.

This episode focuses on Keith Sargeant's article "Name, Image and Lagging Behind" in regard to Rutgers athletics and its NIL situation. Analyzing quotes, an attempt to understand where all parties are coming from, the frustration of donors with AD Pat Hobbs, how to move forward and more. NJ Advance Media's article on Rutgers' NIL situation https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2023/12/n...

Larry K of Knight Watch joins to discuss the 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers football, the long term outlook for the program, the importance of beating Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl, as well as men's basketball having an opportunity to make another NCAA Tournament run this season. You can find Larry K on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@knightwatch9712

David Anderson returns to help assess the 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers football at the start of the early signing period. A review of the top speed prospects, position groups that benefitted, the long term outlook for a few tweeners, players we are most excited for, how the recruiting footprint will evolve moving forward and more.

Rutgers senior and multi-site contributor Alec Crouthamel joins to discuss the news of Flip Dixon and Robert Longerbeam returning, short and long term outlook for football recruiting outlook, hoops talk for both the men's and women's teams ahead of Big Ten play as well as much more.

Accomplished quarterback trainer Tony Racioppi discusses his long term mentorship of Surace, how he sees him performing at the Big Ten level, what he offers Rutgers from day one, why his skill set is a step above some veteran college QBs and more. Surace is set to sign officially with Rutgers during the early signing period on Wednesday, December 20 as part of the 2024 recruiting class.

Cliff Omoruyi dominated, Jamichael Davis took another step forward, Aundre Hyatt and Mawot Mag came through down the stretch and RU puts themselves in a position for a massive opportunity next week.

Erik Vesper joins to discuss the early season results for the program, a weight class review, the upcoming Big Ten dual meet schedule, the ceiling for this team at nationals and more.

I explain why Rutgers made the right move in announcing a three-year contract extension and significant raise for football head coach Greg Schiano. In addition, some information regarding how the NCAA ruling on two-time transfers could impact basketball's Jeremiah Williams' eligibility for this season.