Rutgers Scarlet Knights (@Rfootball)
Greg Schiano (6th year) (29-36)
Record: 3 - 3 (0 - 3) | Proj: 5 - 7 (#100) | SOS: (#20)
Roster | Injuries | Portals | Croots | Map
Record: 3 - 3 (0 - 3) | Proj: 5 - 7 (#100) | SOS: (#20)
| Rutgers's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Rutgers vs Ohio | -11.5 | 46.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Rutgers vs Miami (OH) | -15.5 | 45.5 | W 45 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Rutgers vs Norfolk State | -44.5 | 56.5 | W 60 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/19 | Rutgers vs Iowa | +2.5 | 46.5 | L 28 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Rutgers at Minnesota | +3.5 | 51.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/10 | Rutgers at Washington | +9.5 | 62.5 | L 19 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Rutgers vs Oregon | +17.5 | 60.5 | ||||
| Sat 10/25 | Rutgers at Purdue | -7 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Rutgers at Illinois | +6 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Rutgers vs Maryland | +4 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rutgers at Ohio State | +25.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Rutgers vs Penn State | +10 | |||||
Record Prediction: 4.8 - 7.2 #100
Schedule Rating: #20
Record: 3 - 3( B1G: 0 - 3)
Spread Record 3 - 3 - 0 | O/U 5 - 1
Future 2026 Schedule
| Rutgers's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Rutgers vs Howard | -38.5 | 51.5 | W 44 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Rutgers vs Akron | -24.5 | 41.5 | W 49 - 17 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Rutgers at Virginia Tech | +3.0 | 45.0 | W 26 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/27 | Rutgers vs Washington | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 21 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Rutgers at Nebraska | +7.0 | 39.5 | L 7 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Rutgers vs Wisconsin | -1.0 | 43.5 | L 7 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Rutgers vs UCLA | -4.0 | 42.5 | L 32 - 35 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/25 | Rutgers at USC | +14.0 | 57.0 | L 20 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Rutgers vs Minnesota | +6.5 | 44.5 | W 26 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Rutgers at Maryland | +4.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Rutgers vs Illinois | -2.0 | 48.0 | L 31 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Rutgers at Michigan State | +1.5 | 46.5 | W 41 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Thu 12/26 | Rutgers vs Kansas State | +7.5 | 51.5 | L 41 - 44 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (B1G: 4 - 5)
Spread Record 7 - 5 - 1 | O/U 9 - 4
Played: 1 Elite, 1 Good, 1 Avg, 1 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 2 Elite, 3 Good, 0 Avg, 1 Bad, 0Poor
2025 class: 219 points #33
2024 class: 210 points #37
2023 class: 189 points #57
2022 class: 210 points #33
2021 class: 192 points #41
Average Class Ranking: #40
Average Recruiting Points: 204
2024 class: 210 points #37
2023 class: 189 points #57
2022 class: 210 points #33
2021 class: 192 points #41
Average Class Ranking: #40
Average Recruiting Points: 204
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #39 - Best: #33 Worst: #57
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #39 - Best: #33 Worst: #57
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 170 points #64
2019 class: 174 points #64
2018 class: 184 points #56
2017 class: 189 points #42
2016 class: 164 points #64
Average Class Ranking: #58
Average Recruiting Points: 176
2019 class: 174 points #64
2018 class: 184 points #56
2017 class: 189 points #42
2016 class: 164 points #64
Average Class Ranking: #58
Average Recruiting Points: 176
2025 Portal Class #50 - 13 players, 86 Avg
2024 Portal Class #82 - 5 players, 86 Avg
2023 Portal Class #54 - 7 players, 88 Avg
2022 Portal Class #30 - 7 players, 87 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca (been OC for 3 years)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athan Kaliakmanis | 138 | 209 | 66% | 1785 | 11 | 3 | 8.5 |
| AJ Surace | 4 | 7 | 57% | 58 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Raymond | 102 | 560 | 9 | 5.5 | 51 |
| CJ Campbell | 22 | 119 | 0 | 5.4 | 22 |
| Ja'shon Benjamin | 24 | 113 | 1 | 4.7 | 15 |
| Edd Guerrier | 7 | 25 | 0 | 3.6 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Strong | 36 | 537 | 2 | 14.9 | 43 |
| KJ Duff | 33 | 479 | 4 | 14.5 | 32 |
| DT Sheffield (Tr) | 26 | 394 | 3 | 15.2 | 54 |
| Antwan Raymond | 11 | 131 | 1 | 11.9 | 48 |
Defensive Coordinator Robb Smith (in his first season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Elad (Tr) | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dariel Djabome | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaj Sanders | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abram Wright | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Weaver (Tr) | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Djibril Abdou Rahman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Thompson | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Mascoe | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacobie Henderson (Tr) | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al-Shadee Salaam | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 71% #6
Offense Returning Production: 80% #2
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Overall Returning Production: 71% #6
Offense Returning Production: 80% #2
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #50
13 Commits, 86.2 Avg Rating
18% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 18% TY
2025 Portal Class #50
13 Commits, 86.2 Avg Rating
18% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 18% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Offense Talent #47 | Defense Talent #36
2024 #44 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #55 | 2021 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Offense Talent #47 | Defense Talent #36
2024 #44 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #55 | 2021 #64
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 3 - 3
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 3
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 1
2024 Record: 7 - 6
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2023 Record: 7 - 6
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 7 - 4 - 2 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 21 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 18 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 22
2025 Record: 3 - 3
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 3
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 1
2024 Record: 7 - 6
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2023 Record: 7 - 6
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 7 - 4 - 2 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 5 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 21 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 18 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 22
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 5 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 5
2019 Record: 2 - 10
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 9
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 9
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 32 - 58
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 44 - 42 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 14 - 53
2021 Record: 5 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 5
2019 Record: 2 - 10
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 9
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 9
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 32 - 58
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 44 - 42 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 14 - 53
| Rutgers Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Rate Bowl | Rutgers vs Kansas State | +7.5 | 51.5 | L 41 - 44 |
| 2023 | Pinstripe Bowl | Rutgers vs Miami | -3.0 | 41.0 | W 31 - 24 |
| 2021 | Gator Bowl | Rutgers vs Wake Forest | +17.0 | 63.0 | L 10 - 38 |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .26 (40) | 1.2 (96) | 48% (25) | 3.8 (82) | 28.3 (86) | 46% | 69% | .24 (114) | 1.22 (53) | 48% (127) | 4.31 (108) | 25.8 (11) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .16 (84) | 1.21 (103) | 43% (67) | 4.19 (44) | 29.4 (63) | 43% | 48% | .23 (106) | 1.34 (105) | 43% (85) | 4.03 (92) | 26.4 (12) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 33:13 | 27 | 46% | 69% | 4.5 | 36 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 29:30 | 21 | 43% | 48% | 3.9 | 33.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 35.7 | 41.8 | 23.5 | 48.5% (25) | 3.8 (82) | 0.5 | 27 | 445 | 136 | 309 | 3.7 | 45% (104) | 55% (32) | 48% (34) | 49% (27) | 13% (38) | .26 (40) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 27.5 | 24 | 34.5 | 47.7% (127) | 4.31 (108) | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% (34) | 53% (101) | 44% (97) | 51% (134) | 13% (120) | .24 (114) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 28.9 | 30 | 25 | 42.9% (67) | 4.19 (44) | 0.6 | 21 | 353 | 164 | 189 | 4.5 | 53% (51) | 47% (88) | 44% (69) | 42% (63) | 14% (38) | .16 (84) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 25.4 | 25.1 | 22 | 43.3% (85) | 4.03 (92) | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% (18) | 54% (117) | 48% (113) | 40% (59) | 15% (85) | .23 (106) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 45% (104) | 48% (34) | 37 | 135.8 | 3.7 | 12 (48) | .17 (52) | 3.05 (58) | 82% (20) | 7% (17) | 0.93 (82) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 46% (34) | 44% (97) | - | - | - | - | .17 (110) | 3.03 (95) | 60% (21) | 9% (83) | 1 (84) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 53% (51) | 44% (69) | 36.8 | 163.8 | 4.5 | 24 (45) | .1 (87) | 2.92 (88) | 76% (52) | 7% (11) | 0.91 (97) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 46% (18) | 48% (113) | - | - | - | - | .26 (126) | 3.2 (99) | 82% (123) | 8% (115) | 1.07 (104) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 55% (32) | 49% (27) | 23.8 | 36.2 | 309 | 8.5 | 13 | 13 (27) | 3 (26) | .33 (40) | 1.4 (112) | 29% (42) | 37% (22) | .34 (65) | 6% (74) | 1.7 (125) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 53% (101) | 51% (134) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (114) | .42 (127) | 1.4 (20) | 31% (82) | 35% (116) | .24 (55) | 4% (129) | 1.8 (19) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 47% (88) | 42% (63) | 15.3 | 27.9 | 189.2 | 6.8 | 12.4 | 17 (79) | 6 (10) | .25 (75) | 1.6 (63) | 30% (42) | 34% (37) | .42 (32) | 7% (108) | 2 (69) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 54% (117) | 40% (59) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 (104) | .23 (69) | 1.6 (82) | 33% (50) | 31% (75) | .32 (76) | 7% (49) | 2.2 (101) |
Team Notes
(9/23) Kaliakmanis leads CFB in big time throws vs TWP ❌
(9/19) Pass Off & Kaliakmanis good but inconsistent ❌
(9/19) WR have 3 solid weapons, RB Raymond good ❌
(9/19) Defense torn to shreds by Iowa. Yes, Iowa ❌
(8/29) Run Def alarmingly bad vs Ohio, lucky to win ❌
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good ❌
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds ❌
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning ❌
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT ❌
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL ❌
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good ❌
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run ❌
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU) ❌
(9/23) Kaliakmanis leads CFB in big time throws vs TWP ❌
(9/19) Pass Off & Kaliakmanis good but inconsistent ❌
(9/19) WR have 3 solid weapons, RB Raymond good ❌
(9/19) Defense torn to shreds by Iowa. Yes, Iowa ❌
(8/29) Run Def alarmingly bad vs Ohio, lucky to win ❌
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good ❌
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds ❌
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning ❌
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT ❌
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL ❌
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good ❌
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run ❌
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU) ❌
Staff/Schedule Notes
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years ❌
(3/20) New DC Smith was 'Gers DC in '20-'21 ❌
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years ❌
(3/20) New DC Smith was 'Gers DC in '20-'21 ❌
Overall
Power Rating #51 | SP+ Rating #50
Performance Grade #50
Special Teams Grade #115
Record Prediction 4.8 - 7.2 #100
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4
Power Rating #51 | SP+ Rating #50
Performance Grade #50
Special Teams Grade #115
Record Prediction 4.8 - 7.2 #100
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4
Offense
Power #20 | SP+ #23 | Grade #5
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Off Success #25 | Explosivness #96
Rush Grade #42 | Pass Grade #13
Rush Success #34 | Explosiveness #82
Pass Success #27 | Explosiveness #112
Run Block #1 | Pass Block #54
OL YDS #58 | Stuff Rate #27
Scoring Zone Off: #82
Power #20 | SP+ #23 | Grade #5
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Off Success #25 | Explosivness #96
Rush Grade #42 | Pass Grade #13
Rush Success #34 | Explosiveness #82
Pass Success #27 | Explosiveness #112
Run Block #1 | Pass Block #54
OL YDS #58 | Stuff Rate #27
Scoring Zone Off: #82
Defense
Power #100 | SP+ #83 | Grade #134
Def Success #127 | Explosivness #53
Rush Success #97 | Explosiveness #84
Tackling #60 | Run Def #123
Pass Success #134 | Explosiveness #20
Pass Rush #111 | Coverage #130
F7 Havoc #83 | DB Havoc #129
Scoring Zone Def #108
Power #100 | SP+ #83 | Grade #134
Def Success #127 | Explosivness #53
Rush Success #97 | Explosiveness #84
Tackling #60 | Run Def #123
Pass Success #134 | Explosiveness #20
Pass Rush #111 | Coverage #130
F7 Havoc #83 | DB Havoc #129
Scoring Zone Def #108
Roster
Team Talent #45 Blue Chips: 3% #65
Offense Talent #47 Defense Talent #36
Crootin: '25 Class #33 - 4 YR Class: #39
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #50 - 13 players, 86 Avg
18% of Roster from Portal, 18% TY
40 New Players, 39% of '25 Roster #5
Team Talent #45 Blue Chips: 3% #65
Offense Talent #47 Defense Talent #36
Crootin: '25 Class #33 - 4 YR Class: #39
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #50 - 13 players, 86 Avg
18% of Roster from Portal, 18% TY
40 New Players, 39% of '25 Roster #5
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 35.7 - 27.5 (29 - 25) in '24
Scoring at Home: 42 - 24 | Road: 24 - 35
OC: Kirk Ciarrocca - been OC for 3 years
DC: Robb Smith - in his first season
2025 Record: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0) (B1G: 0 - 3)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 5 - 1) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 4 - 2) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (21 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (32 - 58)
Scoring: 35.7 - 27.5 (29 - 25) in '24
Scoring at Home: 42 - 24 | Road: 24 - 35
OC: Kirk Ciarrocca - been OC for 3 years
DC: Robb Smith - in his first season
2025 Record: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0) (B1G: 0 - 3)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 5 - 1) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 4 - 2) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (21 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (32 - 58)
Notes
Kaliakmanis leads CFB in big time throws vs TWP
Pass Off & Kaliakmanis good but inconsistent
WR have 3 solid weapons, RB Raymond good
Defense torn to shreds by Iowa. Yes, Iowa
Run Def alarmingly bad vs Ohio, lucky to win
OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
Kaliakmanis leads CFB in big time throws vs TWP
Pass Off & Kaliakmanis good but inconsistent
WR have 3 solid weapons, RB Raymond good
Defense torn to shreds by Iowa. Yes, Iowa
Run Def alarmingly bad vs Ohio, lucky to win
OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
'25 Offense
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 48%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.8 PPO
Good Run Success 48%
Good Pass Success 49%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 37%
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 48%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.8 PPO
Good Run Success 48%
Good Pass Success 49%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 37%
'25 Defense
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.31 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.31 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Returning Prod
HC Schiano, OC Ciarrocca & QB all back
'24 QB Athan Kaliakmanis returns
Returning Production: 71% #6
Offense: 80% #2 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 80% #19, 4 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4406 #10 | From Portal: 553 #60
Rush Prod: 69% #45 | Rec Prod: 96% #3
Def Front Seven: 68% - Secondary: 62%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
HC Schiano, OC Ciarrocca & QB all back
'24 QB Athan Kaliakmanis returns
Returning Production: 71% #6
Offense: 80% #2 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 80% #19, 4 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4406 #10 | From Portal: 553 #60
Rush Prod: 69% #45 | Rec Prod: 96% #3
Def Front Seven: 68% - Secondary: 62%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #50 - Power Rating: #51
2024 SP+ Overall: #42 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #64
2022 SP+ Overall: #97
2025 SP+ Overall: #50 - Power Rating: #51
2024 SP+ Overall: #42 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #64
2022 SP+ Overall: #97
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #23 - Power Rating: #20
2024 SP+ Offense: #58 - Power Rating: #57
2023 SP+ Offense: #98 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Offense: #114
2025 SP+ Offense: #23 - Power Rating: #20
2024 SP+ Offense: #58 - Power Rating: #57
2023 SP+ Offense: #98 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Offense: #114
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #83 - Power Rating: #100
2024 SP+ Defense: #38 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Defense: #21 - Power Rating: #59
2022 SP+ Defense: #53
2025 SP+ Defense: #83 - Power Rating: #100
2024 SP+ Defense: #38 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Defense: #21 - Power Rating: #59
2022 SP+ Defense: #53