From 2005 through 2012, Rutgers was known for having a tenacious defense. They were known for the Greg Schiano mantra of "Keep Chopping" and lived it. In 2006, in the biggest win in school history, they shut down the best offense in the country in the second half, giving up ZERO points in the final 30 minutes of game time. In the entire game, they gave up only 266 yards of total offense.
The Rutgers teams in that era were built the same way as the teams of the Alabama dynasty are built: elite defense, great special teams, and a power running game that would wear down defenses.