Rutgers’ Bowl Hopes Ride on Defense | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers football is poised for a major turnaround as they gear up for their season opener, with a revamped defense and key returning stars giving fans hope for a bowl-bound campaign. The new defensive coordinator and healthy starters could finally fix last year’s historically bad unit, while the offense retains its star power in KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, bolstered by a fiery new offensive line coach. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan, despite a rough stint at Boston College, brings promise under a fresh system. A more favorable schedule adds to the optimism — but skeptics warn that scoring remains tough, depth behind Duff is unproven, and the Big Ten’s grind still looms large. The ultimate goal? Six wins to reach bowl eligibility — and whether that happens hinges on defense and Lonergan’s breakout potential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa2bddef283c8908