Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2025 Season Results

Rutgers Scarlet Knights — 2025 Season Review

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights completed the 2025 season with a 5-7 overall record under head coach Greg Schiano, navigating a challenging campaign as a member of the Big Ten. The program averaged 28.7 points per game while allowing 31.8 points per contest across 12 games.

The highlight reel included a 60-10 victory at home against Norfolk State Spartans, a 45-17 victory at home against Miami (OH) RedHawks, and a 35-20 victory at home against Maryland Terrapins. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The 2025 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 28-31 defeat to Minnesota Golden Gophers and a narrow 36-40 defeat to Penn State Nittany Lions. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights went 2-7 in Big Ten competition during 2025, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the Big Ten presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in Piscataway, NJ.

At home, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights went 4-3, while posting a 1-4 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 214 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 130 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 31.8 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights posted a 5-7 record in 2025, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of -3.2 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.