Rutgers Defense Must Rise Against BC | Boston College Football News

Rutgers’ defense stumbled badly in their opener, surrendering nearly 400 yards to UMass — a shocking loss that exposed missed assignments and tackling woes. Coach Schiano remains confident but insists they must perform, not just talk. Their next chance? Friday against Boston College, also reeling from an opening defeat. BC’s dynamic QB Mason McKenzie, with his mobility and strong arm, plus weapons like Javarius Green and Evan Dickens, presents a brutal test. With a new-look defense still finding its rhythm, Rutgers’ coordinators and players must tighten up fast — assignment discipline and execution are non-negotiable if they want to turn things around. 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/5e3b057ef1d1a1fc