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Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked after final games of regular season

It's the final edition of my Big Ten Top Ten Rankings, and it could not have ended without one final upset. Stay tuned for a similar format with men's basketball coming soon! Here are my final rankings for the 2024 season.Dec 3

Rutgers women's basketball lets halftime lead slip to Marquette, suffers 3rd straight loss

The Rutgers women's basketball team kicked off the inaugural Battle on the Banks tournament with a high-major matchup against Marquette. The Scarlet Knights (4-3, 0-0) lost 59-57 in a nail-biter against the Golden Eagles (3-2, 0-0), who rallied back after trailing by 11 at halftime. Nov 29

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 14 action

Boy, it sure does feel good to be right. It's Week 14 of college football, and I'm back with another week of my rankings. Once again, there were a lot of shake-ups toward the bottom of the list and a couple of close calls near the top. Below are the Big Ten's top ten teams heading into the penultimate week.Nov 26

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 13 action

Welcome to another week of my Big Ten rankings ahead of Week 13 of the college football season. I've been debating changing the name to the Big Ten Carousel, with the number of shake-ups at the bottom of this list week-in and week-out. Below is the Big Ten's freshest top ten.Nov 19

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 12 action

It's Week 12 of college football and another week of my award-winning, high-brow rankings. The ranked Big Ten teams handled business, but the bottom half of my list decided to make me look bad in Week 11. I'm looking at you, Iowa and Minnesota.Nov 12

Rutgers field hockey Big Ten Tournament run ends in defeat to No. 1 Northwestern

Following a late-season surge, the Rutgers field hockey team advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament after defeating Ohio State 2-1. The Scarlet Knights (8-9, 4-4) then took on Northwestern and fell 2-0 on Friday afternoon. Nov 8

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 11 action

Week 11 of college football is on the horizon, and what an exciting past weekend it was for Big Ten football. There may have been some movement in the top five spots of the AP Poll, but not as much in my rankings.Nov 5

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 10 action

It's already week 10 of the college football season and week four of my Big Ten Top Ten series. This week stayed chalky, so don't expect too many changes to the list (spoiler alert, Rutgers did not make its way back on).Oct 29

Rutgers field hockey ends regular season with Senior Day win over No. 17 Penn State

On Friday, the Rutgers field hockey team extended its winning streak to three straight games after picking up a massive 1-0 win over Penn State, ranked No. 17. The Scarlet Knights (7-7, 4-4) took down the Nittany Lions (8-8, 2-5) for their third consecutive shutout and second straight ranked victory. Oct 25

Rutgers field hockey to end regular season at home against No. 17 Penn State

The Rutgers field hockey team picked up a statement 1-0 win on Sunday against Ohio State, the No. 3 ranked team in the country. The Scarlet Knights (6-7, 3-4) are on a two-game win streak, which they will look to continue against Penn State, No. 17 ranked in the nation. Oct 24

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 9 action

Week nine of college football means week three of my Big Ten Top Ten Power Rankings. Bye weeks from No. 4 Ohio State and No. 3 Penn State keep the list mostly unchanged, but there is a new addition at the ten-spot.Oct 22

Rutgers field hockey gets back on track with 2-0 win over Michigan State

After a three-game skid, the Rutgers field hockey team picked up its first win of October. The Scarlet Knights (5-7, 2-4) shutout Michigan State 2-0 on Friday, netting their second conference win of the season. The Spartans (7-7, 0-4) traveled to Piscataway for a mid-day melee that saw them get outshot 10-4 by the home team.Oct 18

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 8 action

Back for another edition of the Big Ten Top Ten following week 7. Last week's games had heavy implications on these rankings, so let's take a look at what's changed ahead of Week 8.Oct 15

Big Ten Top Ten: Conference's football teams ranked ahead of Week 7 action

Welcome to the Big Ten Top Ten. Every week, from now until the end of the season, I will be ranking the ten best football teams in the Big Ten Conference. These rankings will be based on each team's performance so far this season and will be adjusted weekly.Oct 9

Rutgers field hockey defensive struggles continue in overtime loss to Indiana

The Rutgers field hockey team finished its two-game road trip winless, falling short in both contests over the weekend. The Scarlet Knights (4-6, 1-3) fell to Indiana 4-3 on Sunday, just days after a 4-0 beating from Northwestern on Friday.Oct 6

No. 19 Rutgers field hockey suffers tough road loss against No. 2 Northwestern

The Rutgers field hockey team started its weekend with a tough 4-0 road loss to Northwestern. The Scarlet Knights (4-5, 1-2) traveled to Evanston, Illinois, and struggled defensively against the undefeated Wildcats (11-0, 4-0). Oct 4

Rutgers field hockey hits road for games against No. 2 Northwestern, Indiana

The Rutgers field hockey team was in desperate need of a win after losses to Maryland and Princeton last week, and it delivered with a massive 3-2 win at home over then-No. 7 Iowa. Now, the Scarlet Knights (4-4, 1-1) prepare for another road trip to take on Northwestern and Indiana. Below is a breakdown of Rutgers and its two opponents for the weekend excursion.Oct 2

No. 13 Rutgers field hockey falls to No. 18 Princeton, suffers 2nd straight loss

Following the 3-2 Friday loss against Maryland, the Rutgers field hockey team returned to Piscataway to face Route 1 rival Princeton. The Scarlet Knights (3-4, 0–1) blew another lead late and fell 3-2 to the Tigers (4-2, 1-0).Sep 22

No. 13 Rutgers field hockey blows lead, falls to No. 7 Maryland in Big Ten opener

The Rutgers field hockey team did not start its two-game weekend on the front foot, falling to Maryland 3-2 on the road Friday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (3-3, 0-1) lost in brutal fashion, blowing their lead in the third period, and the Terrapins (5-2, 1-0) ultimately came out on top.Sep 21

Rutgers field hockey prepares for Big Ten opener against Maryland, rivalry game against Princeton

Another weekend is in the books for the Rutgers field hockey team following a dominant 6-1 win over Miami. The Scarlet Knights (3-2, 0-0) now are in the midst of a four-day break before another weekend double-header against two ranked opponents.Sep 18

Guillermina Causarano's hat trick powers No. 11 Rutgers field hockey past Miami

"Miami of Ohio is a great team. We're really excited to play them," said the Rutgers field hockey team's head coach, Meredith Civico, after falling 1-0 to Saint Joseph's on Wednesday.Sep 15

Rutgers field hockey slated for 2-game weekend against Monmouth, UConn

Following an unfortunate end to a dominant 2023 season, the Rutgers field hockey team kicked off its 2024 campaign with a 5-0 trouncing of Vermont on Sunday.Sep 5

Chloe Timberg has vaulted above expectations for Rutgers track & field

Junior pole vaulter Chloe Timberg owns over 20 gold medals, is a four-time Big Ten Champion and holds the current indoor and outdoor school records for the Rutgers track and field team.May 10

Rutgers baseball swept by Indiana as struggles continue in Big Ten play

The Rutgers baseball team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, this weekend, where it lost its second consecutive conference series, getting swept 3-0 by Indiana. The Scarlet Knights (24-19, 3-12) were outmatched by the Hoosiers' (25-18-1, 10-5) combination of solid pitching and slugging.Apr 28

Weathered the Red Storm: Rutgers baseball annihilates St. John's

The Rutgers baseball team got a much-needed 15-0 win against St. John's on Tuesday at Bainton Field on Livingston campus. The Scarlet Knights (24-16, 3-9) bounced back to the tune of 10 hits after a 3-0 series loss this past weekend against Iowa.Apr 24

Outmatched in Iowa: Rutgers baseball swept in road series against Hawkeyes

The Rutgers baseball team traveled to Iowa City, Iowa, where it got swept in the three-game series against Iowa. The Scarlet Knights (23-16, 3-9) were pecked out by a high-flying offense from the Hawkeyes (22-15, 9-6), who scored 28 runs on 22 hits.Apr 22

Rutgers baseball looks to fly high in road series against Iowa

The Rutgers baseball team will head out to Iowa City, Iowa, this weekend, to take on Iowa in a three-game series. The Scarlet Knights (23-13, 3-6) are coming off a 2-1 series win against Nebraska and a dominant 19-4 win over Monmouth.Apr 18

Rutgers outdoor track & field continues spring season with handful of top 3 finishes

The Rutgers outdoor track & field team turned heads in its first few April meets of the season. The Scarlet Knights kicked it off with a successful outing in their last March meet, setting the tone for the next few weeks.Apr 16

Rutgers outdoor track & field finds success in March meets

The weather is getting warmer and the Rutgers track and field program is off to a hot start. This week marks the halfway point in the Scarlet Knights' 2024 outdoor season, participating in seven meets so far on the path to competing in the Big Ten Championships in May. Apr 11

Boilermakers march into Bainton: Rutgers baseball swept at home by Purdue

The Rutgers baseball team did its best dirty floor impression back at Bainton Field on Livingston campus this weekend: getting swept 3-0 in a weekend series to Purdue. The Scarlet Knights (19-12, 1-5) traveled back in time to 2023 as their pitching demons returned to haunt them once more.Apr 8

Rutgers baseball suffers series loss against Michigan State

The Rutgers baseball team lost its first Big Ten series of the year this weekend, losing to Michigan State 2 games to 1 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Scarlet Knights (19-9, 1-2) sparred with the Spartans (12-14, 3-3) back and forth all weekend, with Michigan State squeaking out the series win in the rubber match on Sunday.Apr 1

Spar is set: Rutgers baseball prepares for 1st Big Ten series against Michigan State in East Lansing

The Rutgers baseball team will travel out to East Lansing, Michigan, this weekend to face Michigan State in a three-game series. The Scarlet Knights (18-7, 0-0) will play the Spartans (10-12, 1-2) for their first in-conference series of the season.Mar 28

Rutgers track & field begins outdoor season, sets high expectations

The Rutgers track & field team began its 2024 outdoor season at the Black and Gold Invitational in Orlando, Florida, on March 15. The Scarlet Knights will look to build off a successful indoor season that saw the women's and men's teams place seventh and ninth, respectively, in the Big Ten Championships at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio.Mar 22

Rutgers baseball suffers pitching trouble in 2-1 series loss to High Point

The Rutgers baseball team lost its first series of the year this weekend, losing to High Point 2-1 across the set of games. The Scarlet Knights (10-4, 0-0) were mauled by the Panthers (5-11, 0-0) in the two-day affair, allowing 22 runs on 26 hits.Mar 11

Rutgers baseball team looks for 4th straight series win on road against High Point

The Rutgers baseball team will travel down to Greensboro, North Carolina, this weekend to face off against High Point at First Bank National Field. The Scarlet Knights (9-2, 0-0) are coming off a 7-2 win at home against Wagner, where they put up 10 hits in the rainy contest.Mar 7

Battled with Bucs: Rutgers baseball overcomes 1st game struggles with series win against Charleston Southern

The Rutgers baseball team won two straight games for a comeback series win this weekend against Charleston Southern. The Scarlet Knights (8-2, 0-0) put up 26 runs on the Buccaneers (5-6, 0-0), winning the series 2-1 after blowing a 5-0 lead in game one.Mar 4

Rutgers track & field wins gold, qualifies for nationals at Big Ten Championships

The Rutgers track & field team had a successful outing at the Big Ten Championships on February 23 and 24. The Scarlet Knights brought back seven medals from Geneva, Ohio, including four gold, two silver and one bronze.Feb 29

Rutgers baseball team bests Old Dominion, wins 2 of 3 in weekend series

The Rutgers baseball team continued its hot start to the season when it took on Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia, this weekend. The Scarlet Knights (5-1, 0-0) racked up 22 total runs and won 2 of 3 games against the Monarchs (4-3, 0-0).Feb 26

Rutgers track & field continues to find success, break school records in January, February meets

The Rutgers track and field team finished its regular season and will compete at the Big Ten Championships starting Friday. The Scarlet Knights have participated in five meets since the Villanova Invitational on January 20 and have continued to find success heading into the postseason.Feb 23

Three Rutgers baseball players named Preseason All-Conference

The Rutgers baseball team's 2024 season is just a few weeks away, and its players have begun receiving awards. On January 18, Perfect Game announced their preseason honors for players in the Big Ten. Jan 31

Rutgers track & field wins gold, breaks records in December, January meets

The Rutgers track and field team has started the new semester and 2023-24 indoor season with a slew of successful meets and first-place finishes between December 2023 and Saturday.Jan 25

Rutgers track & field prepares for 2023-2024 season

The Rutgers track and field program will start its indoor season competing in the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Friday in New York. The Scarlet Knights are heading into the 2023-2024 outdoor and indoor season with high expectations.Nov 30 2023