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Rutgers Football DL Darold DeNgohe talks joining program, coaching staff

1 week ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Rutgers Football will feature several pieces from James Madison's 2024 team as it added defensive linemen Darold DeNgohe and Eric O'Neill. The Scarlet Knights also brought in Zach Sparber, who will serve as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach after helping the Dukes become one of the top defenses in the nation last season as linebackers coach. "Eric [O'Neill] and I were always close," DeNgohe said. "We were best friends at James Madison and we lived together.
Rutgers Football DL Jordan Walker seeks breakout year in return to program

1 week ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Defensive lineman Jordan Walker returned to Rutgers Football with the goal in mind of breaking out and making himself a known name across college football. "I just want to show that I can do my job play in and play out regardless of the circumstances," Walker said.
Rutgers Football DL Doug Blue-Eli discusses journey, expectations for team

2 weeks ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

In an offseason that saw Rutgers Football add several new members to its defensive line, fifth-year senior Doug Blue-Eli entered Piscataway after stops at USF and national champion runner-up TCU in 2022. "I just wanted to come home and get the opportunity to play in my home state," Blue-Eli said. "That's probably something everybody wants to do, and I took the opportunity to do it.
Rutgers Football DL Eric O'Neill talks 'dream' to play for Scarlet Knights

2 weeks ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Rutgers Football added some firepower to its defensive line during the offseason when James Madison transfer Eric O'Neill committed to the Scarlet Knights on Jan. 1. "Rutgers was always my dream school," O'Neill said. "When I was in high school, I had a Rutgers lanyard on my backpack and it's still in my house. It hit me a little harder coming here than a different Big Ten or Power Four school.
Rutgers Football DL Jordan Thompson discusses new DCs, return to program

3 weeks ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

It was somewhat of a full circle moment for defensive lineman Jordan Thompson when the fifth-year senior welcomed co-defensive coordinator Robb Smith back to Rutgers. Smith will tackle defensive duties alongside Zach Sparber who will also serve as linebackers coach. "He actually recruited me, so our relationship goes pretty far back," Thompson said regarding Smith.
Rutgers Football lands Class of 2026 ATH Sebastian Cruz

3 weeks ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Rutgers Football added another member to its 2026 class with ATH Sebastian Cruz announcing his commitment to the program. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE ROUND TABLE FORUM | RUTGERS FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | RUTGERS HOOPS RECRUITINGCruz received an offer from the Scarlet Knights on Feb. 27 and made official visits on May 30 and June 1. He also had interest from 16 total schools, including SMU and Iowa State, and received 14 offers.
Rutgers Basketball fends off Minnesota 75-67 in OT

1 month ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Rutgers took advantage of a back-and-forth game as it took a 71-63 lead with one minute remaining in overtime following a 6-0 run and a 2:28 scoring drought from Minnesota. Dylan Harper was the hero for Rutgers as he led it with 22 points, including six in overtime, and six rebounds while Dyland Grant added 12 points and six rebounds. Grant also went 5-for-5 from the field.
Rutgers Basketball loses at the buzzer to No. 15 Michigan 84-82

1 month ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

Rutgers Basketball suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of No. 15 Michigan as Nimari Burnett hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Wolverines an 84-82 victory at the Crisler Center. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE ROUND TABLE FORUM | RUTGERS FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | RUTGERS HOOPS RECRUITINGMichigan took its first lead of the second half on the back of a 17-2 run to go ahead 79-78 with 1:05 remaining.
Rutgers Basketball wins second straight, downs USC 95-85

2 months ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

It was an efficient day at the office for Rutgers' offense as it finished 56 percent (30-for-54) from the floor, led by Dylan Harper with 25 points, nine assists, and six steals. The Scarlet Knights led by as much as 17 following a pair of free throws from Jeremiah Willaims with 4:48 remaining. Lathan Somerville sunk two free throws to give Rutgers an 87-72 lead with 2:59 left, but USC would not go down without a fight as it used an 8-0 run to cut it to an 87-80 game with 1:18 left.
Two Rutgers Football Players Make College Sports Network Top 100 Returning Players

2 months ago | rutgers.rivals.com | Craig Epstein

With spring football right around the corner, two Rutgers Football players were named to the College Sports Network Top 100 Returning College Football Players for the 2025 season.