The Rutgers Football season will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 3 at SHI Stadium against Northwestern. Leading up to the season opener, we will be taking a look at each position on the field for the Scarlet Knights.
The series continues with who Rutgers needs to step up to protect a young quarterback — the offensive line.
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Position Coach: Pat Flaherty
Key Returners: Hollin Pierce, Ireland Brown, Curtis Dunlap Jr., Mike Ciaffoni, Tyler Needham
Key Losses: J.D. DiRenzo, Willie Tyler III
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What Went Well: Depth is improved
This might be the best depth that Greg Schiano has had along the offensive line in his second tenure in Piscataway.