Greg Schiano on the hot seat after Rutgers loses to 29-point underdog UMass
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Key Points:
- Greg Schiano, in his seventh year of his second stint as Rutgers head coach, suffered a shocking 37-21 home loss to UMass, a team that went 0-12 last season and was a 29-point underdog.
- UMass, considered one of the worst teams nationally and winless against FBS opponents since 2023, managed an unexpected and decisive victory over Rutgers on the road.
- Schiano previously led Rutgers from 2001 to 2011, achieving significant success including an 11-2 season in 2006 and earning Coach of the Year honors before moving to the NFL.
- His return to Rutgers in 2020 has not matched his earlier success, and this recent defeat has placed his job security in serious jeopardy.
- Schiano faces urgent pressure to improve Rutgers' performance to avoid potential dismissal.
