Rutgers Stunned by UMASS in Opening Loss | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers football suffered a shocking loss to winless UMASS, despite being heavy favorites and starting strong. UMASS, led by former Rutgers DC Joe Harasymiak, unleashed a 30-point explosion, dismantling Rutgers’ defense and suffocating their offense. The Scarlet Knights’ running game stalled, their star RB barely registering 42 yards, while their pass protection collapsed under pressure. Harasymiak’s scheme outsmarted Schiano’s defense, exposing critical flaws in Rutgers’ QB play and offensive strategy. With a transfer QB benched last season now struggling with sacks and interceptions, the future of Coach Schiano—and Athletic Director’s early tenure—is suddenly in jeopardy after this devastating opening loss. 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/bfb36a5e42b1132d