Rutgers Upset by UMass in Shocking Start | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers’ 2026 season started with a shocking loss to underdog UMass, who defeated them 37-21 despite going winless the previous year. The blow is amplified by Rutgers’ Big Ten status and the fact they paid UMass $1.55 million to come play — while taxpayers funded Rutgers with $5 million for event attraction. With tough games ahead against Boston College and USC, head coach Greg Schiano’s job security is now in serious jeopardy. The fallout has even drawn political attention, as New Jersey lawmakers question how Rutgers could’ve asked for more funding while losing to a team they essentially paid to beat them. 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/6ba15817986b1bfa