Rutgers Cancels Spring Game, Focuses on Fall Campaign

Rutgers Football Cancels Spring Game, Focuses on Fall Campaign Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano announced the cancellation of the spring game for 2026, citing its not beneficial for the program. The team will still hold spring training camp practices. This decision aligns with a trend across college football, as many programs skip these games to prevent injuries and limit film for opponents. Last year, eleven Power Four teams followed suit, and more are expected to do the same this season. Fans will have to wait until fall to see the new quarterback competition between AJ Surace and transfer Dylan Lonergan, as well as the revamped defense with a nearly all-new coaching staff. The teams first practice begins March 27th, allowing them to build without the spotlight, aiming for a stronger fall campaign. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d5ab5f13aa46af49