Greg Schiano Highlights Rutgers Transformation at 2026 Big Ten Media Days
Rutgers football took center stage at the 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, with head coach Greg Schiano leading a press conference. Schiano emphasized the university’s new vertical alignment among the board president, university president, athletic director and football coach, and praised a deep, talented roster that includes All‑Big Ten athletes Kwabena Asamoah, KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond. The program also highlighted academic achievements, noting 65 Academic All‑Big Ten honorees and a 3.43 team GPA, while promoting ticket sales for the season opener against UMass on Sept. 3 at SHI Stadium.
Meanwhile, Ohio State entered the same media week with a top preseason ranking in a national poll. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and quarterback Julian Sayin represented the team, which is expected to contend for a national title and will face nine conference opponents under the 18‑team Big Ten schedule.
Both schools used the media days to project confidence for the upcoming season, underscoring the Big Ten’s blend of competitive football and academic standards.
Entities: Greg Schiano · Julian Sayin · Ohio State Buckeyes football · Rutgers Scarlet Knights football · Ryan Day
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ohio State will play nine of the 18 Big Ten opponents this fall under the current schedule format. (8a0187ae-1d3e-4c73-8f3a-4c4b26bacf19)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rutgers opened its 2026 season on Sept. 3 hosting UMass at SHI Stadium. (c4169576-2f57-405b-8435-349ed31d08eb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is a key player highlighted ahead of the upcoming season. (8a0187ae-1d3e-4c73-8f3a-4c4b26bacf19)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rutgers had 65 student‑athletes named Academic All‑Big Ten and a team GPA of 3.43 in the fall semester. (c4169576-2f57-405b-8435-349ed31d08eb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rutgers has had 118 players sign NFL contracts, including at least one draft pick each of the past five years. (c4169576-2f57-405b-8435-349ed31d08eb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ohio State received the top ranking in a national preseason poll ahead of the 2026 season. (8a0187ae-1d3e-4c73-8f3a-4c4b26bacf19)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rutgers football participated in the 2026 Big Ten Media Days held at the Hilton Chicago. (c4169576-2f57-405b-8435-349ed31d08eb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greg Schiano is in his 18th season as Rutgers head football coach. (3460699f-e498-41a0-987b-2001072272ff)