Rutgers Scarlet Knights (@Rfootball)
Greg Schiano (6th year) (31-40)
Record: 5 - 7 (2 - 7) | Proj: 5 - 7 (#86) | SOS: (#24)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 5 - 7 (2 - 7) | Proj: 5 - 7 (#86) | SOS: (#24)
| 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 | 62.5 | L 10 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Rutgers at Purdue | +2.5 | 60.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Rutgers at Illinois | +13.5 | 63.5 | L 13 - 35 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Rutgers vs Maryland | -1.5 | 56.5 | W 35 - 20 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rutgers at Ohio State | +29.0 | 54.0 | L 9 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Rutgers vs Penn State | +14.5 | 55.5 | L 36 - 40 | O | Y | |
Record Prediction: 5.0 - 7.0 #86
Schedule Rating: #24
Record: 5 - 7( B1G: 2 - 7)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 7 - 5
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: 5 Elite, 1 Good, 0 Avg, 4 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 210 points #43
2025 class: 219 points #33
2024 class: 210 points #37
2023 class: 189 points #57
2022 class: 210 points #33
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 207
2025 class: 219 points #33
2024 class: 210 points #37
2023 class: 189 points #57
2022 class: 210 points #33
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 207
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
2021 class: 192 points #41
2020 class: 170 points #64
2019 class: 174 points #64
2018 class: 184 points #56
2017 class: 189 points #42
Average Class Ranking: #53
Average Recruiting Points: 182
2020 class: 170 points #64
2019 class: 174 points #64
2018 class: 184 points #56
2017 class: 189 points #42
Average Class Ranking: #53
Average Recruiting Points: 182
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 | 229 | 368 | 62% | 3124 | 20 | 7 | 8.5 |
| AJ Surace | 4 | 9 | 44% | 58 | 2 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Raymond | 244 | 1241 | 13 | 5.1 | 51 |
| Ja'shon Benjamin | 68 | 328 | 2 | 4.8 | 19 |
| CJ Campbell | 22 | 119 | 0 | 5.4 | 22 |
| Samuel Brown V | 16 | 38 | 0 | 2.4 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | 60 | 1084 | 7 | 18.1 | 72 |
| Ian Strong | 52 | 762 | 5 | 14.7 | 45 |
| DT Sheffield (Tr) | 44 | 577 | 5 | 13.1 | 54 |
| Kenny Fletcher | 26 | 236 | 0 | 9.1 | 39 |
Defensive Coordinator Robb Smith (in his first season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Elad (Tr) | 77 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dariel Djabome | 67 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaj Sanders | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abram Wright | 53 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Weaver (Tr) | 28 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 37 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Dariel Djabome | 67 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Miller (Tr) | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Miller (Tr) | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Bo Mascoe | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jacobie Henderson (Tr) | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #55 | 2021 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Offense Talent #47 | Defense Talent #36
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #55 | 2021 #64
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 5 - 7
2025 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
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: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 25 - 21 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 10 - 26
2025 Record: 5 - 7
2025 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
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: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 25 - 21 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 10 - 26
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: 34 - 62
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 47 - 45 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 57
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: 34 - 62
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 47 - 45 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 57
| 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 | .21 (37) | 1.22 (89) | 47% (20) | 3.38 (102) | 28.1 (99) | 43% | 62% | .31 (134) | 1.33 (114) | 47% (128) | 4.45 (131) | 26.8 (20) |
| 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 | 12 | 32:31 | 23.3 | 43% | 62% | 4.1 | 32.6 | 0.9 | 1 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 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 | 12 | 28.7 | 35.4 | 19.2 | 46.8% (20) | 3.38 (102) | 0.9 | 23 | 408 | 142 | 266 | 3.7 | 49% (74) | 50% (62) | 46% (41) | 47% (18) | 16% (76) | .21 (37) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 31.8 | 30.3 | 34 | 47.4% (128) | 4.45 (131) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% (64) | 49% (74) | 47% (113) | 49% (132) | 12% (125) | .31 (134) |
| 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 | 12 | 49% (74) | 46% (41) | 38.8 | 141.5 | 3.7 | 19 (49) | .09 (79) | 3.03 (55) | 75% (46) | 9% (44) | 0.86 (117) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 50% (64) | 47% (113) | - | - | - | - | .26 (134) | 3.15 (110) | 66% (28) | 9% (106) | 1.13 (131) |
| 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 | 12 | 50% (62) | 47% (18) | 19.5 | 31.5 | 266.1 | 8.5 | 13.7 | 22 (42) | 7 (60) | .34 (39) | 1.5 (89) | 29% (36) | 36% (20) | .33 (57) | 7% (110) | 1.8 (129) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 49% (74) | 49% (132) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (100) | .44 (134) | 1.6 (65) | 30% (96) | 34% (118) | .36 (100) | 4% (133) | 2.1 (89) |
| 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) ❌
Overall
Power Rating #44 | SP+ Rating #73
Performance Grade #47
Special Teams Grade #111
Record Prediction 5.0 - 7.0 #86
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
Power Rating #44 | SP+ Rating #73
Performance Grade #47
Special Teams Grade #111
Record Prediction 5.0 - 7.0 #86
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
Offense
Power #9 | SP+ #43 | Grade #6
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Off Success #20 | Explosivness #89
Rush Grade #49 | Pass Grade #7
Rush Success #41 | Explosiveness #117
Pass Success #18 | Explosiveness #89
Run Block #6 | Pass Block #71
OL YDS #55 | Stuff Rate #21
Scoring Zone Off: #102
Power #9 | SP+ #43 | Grade #6
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Off Success #20 | Explosivness #89
Rush Grade #49 | Pass Grade #7
Rush Success #41 | Explosiveness #117
Pass Success #18 | Explosiveness #89
Run Block #6 | Pass Block #71
OL YDS #55 | Stuff Rate #21
Scoring Zone Off: #102
Defense
Power #93 | SP+ #98 | Grade #133
Def Success #128 | Explosivness #114
Rush Success #113 | Explosiveness #131
Tackling #73 | Run Def #133
Pass Success #132 | Explosiveness #65
Pass Rush #105 | Coverage #117
F7 Havoc #106 | DB Havoc #133
DL YDS #110 | Def Stuff Rate #62
Scoring Zone Def #131
Power #93 | SP+ #98 | Grade #133
Def Success #128 | Explosivness #114
Rush Success #113 | Explosiveness #131
Tackling #73 | Run Def #133
Pass Success #132 | Explosiveness #65
Pass Rush #105 | Coverage #117
F7 Havoc #106 | DB Havoc #133
DL YDS #110 | Def Stuff Rate #62
Scoring Zone Def #131
Roster
Team Talent #45 Blue Chips: 3% #65
Offense Talent #47 Defense Talent #36
Crootin: '25 Class #43 - 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 #43 - 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: 28.7 - 31.8 | Scoring Margin: (-3.1)
Home: 35 - 30 (5.1) | Road: 19 - 34 (-14.8)
OC: Kirk Ciarrocca - been OC for 3 years
DC: Robb Smith - in his first season
2025 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 5 - 1) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 4 - 2) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 62)
Scoring: 28.7 - 31.8 | Scoring Margin: (-3.1)
Home: 35 - 30 (5.1) | Road: 19 - 34 (-14.8)
OC: Kirk Ciarrocca - been OC for 3 years
DC: Robb Smith - in his first season
2025 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 5 - 1) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (7 - 4 - 2) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 62)
Notes
Fired DC Robb Smith after 1 season, also Co-DC out
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
Fired DC Robb Smith after 1 season, also Co-DC out
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
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Great Pass Success 47%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 36%
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Great Pass Success 47%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 36%
'25 Defense
Bad DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 47%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.45 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 47%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 34%
Bad DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 47%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.45 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 47%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Poor Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 34%
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: #73 - Power Rating: #44
2024 SP+ Overall: #42 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #64
2022 SP+ Overall: #97
2025 SP+ Overall: #73 - Power Rating: #44
2024 SP+ Overall: #42 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #64
2022 SP+ Overall: #97
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #43 - Power Rating: #9
2024 SP+ Offense: #58 - Power Rating: #57
2023 SP+ Offense: #98 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Offense: #114
2025 SP+ Offense: #43 - Power Rating: #9
2024 SP+ Offense: #58 - Power Rating: #57
2023 SP+ Offense: #98 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Offense: #114
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #98 - Power Rating: #93
2024 SP+ Defense: #38 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Defense: #21 - Power Rating: #59
2022 SP+ Defense: #53
2025 SP+ Defense: #98 - Power Rating: #93
2024 SP+ Defense: #38 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Defense: #21 - Power Rating: #59
2022 SP+ Defense: #53