Rutgers Defense Tested Against UMass | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers football kicks off their season Thursday night against UMass in a prime chance to start strong—especially after a brutal 0-12 campaign last year. With a revamped defense and a new QB in Dylan Lonergan, the Scarlet Knights aim to shut down the Minutemen early and avoid the mistakes that cost them in past matchups. On offense, they’ll need to get stars KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond involved quickly, capitalizing on UMass’s shaky first-quarter defense. Beyond the win, Rutgers must showcase depth and stay healthy, using the blowout to rest starters and give younger players crucial experience. This opener is all about setting the tone—and proving they’re ready for a full season turnaround. 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/b5927e88c6b65c04