Schiano’s Defense Revival Plan | Rutgers Scarlet News

Greg Schiano is buzzing with confidence as Rutgers heads into the season, betting big on a defensive overhaul that could spark a major turnaround. After a brutal 5-7 campaign last year — surrendering over 31 points and 430 yards per game — Schiano brought in new defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, a proven run-stopper who’s led top-tier defenses before. He also added ten new defenders, spending eight months laser-focused on fixing the unit. While the offense still has questions — especially at QB, where Dylan Lonergan and AJ Surace are locked in a fierce battle — Schiano believes the defense will be the engine of this resurgence. The early test? A Sept. 3 showdown against UMass, followed by tougher matchups like Boston College and USC. If Schiano’s gamble pays off, Rutgers could be headed back to bowl contention — fast. 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/133e8cb2a394cfd8