- Program
- Rutgers
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2020
- Conference
- Big Ten
Profile
Greg Schiano is Rutgers' head coach in his second tenure after returning to Piscataway in December 2019 and entering his 18th season with the program in 2026. He is the all-time wins leader in Rutgers history and has led the Scarlet Knights to nine postseason berths and six bowl championships, including three bowl appearances in the past five years. Schiano has coached 118 Rutgers players who signed NFL contracts and produced at least one NFL draft pick in each of the past five years through 2026. Under his leadership Rutgers posted program-best APR and a record team GPA in fall 2025.
Coaching Approach
Emphasizes turnover margin and special teams with documented results: Rutgers led the Big Ten and ranked third nationally with just nine turnovers lost in 2025 and led the nation with three punt return touchdowns off blocked punts in 2025; aggressive recruiting in New Jersey and use of the transfer portal produced a consensus top-30 class in 2025 with 10 four-star prospects.
Career Highlights
- Returned to Rutgers in December 2019 and led program in the Big Ten from 2020 onward
- All-time wins leader in Rutgers football history (passed Frank Burns with 79th win in 2022)
- 2006 National Coach of the Year (Eddie Robinson, Walter Camp, Home Depot and Liberty Mutual awards listed for 2006 season in source text and Big East Coach of the Year that year cited in bio text) (source text cites 2006 awards and Big East Coach of the Year for 2006 campaign). This highlight references the 2006 national coach of the year honors noted in the official biography text provided by Rutgers Athletics; confirm via that source if needed for verification purposes.)
Sources
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