Rutgers has become a trendy pick to emerge in the upper half of the Big Ten in 2024, thanks to a senior-laden experienced team and a friendly schedule. Greg Schiano was a winner his first time at Rutgers, and they’ve shown improvement over the “Buttgers” days that culminated in a 21 conference game losing streak from 2017 through 2019.
While the Huskers won’t be playing Minnesota in 2024, they will have to face Athan Kaliakmanis (6’4” 210 lbs.) for the third year in a row. Kaliakmanis is reunited with Kirk Ciarrocca, his freshman offensive coordinator when he was much more effective than he was last season.