When the Buckeyes fell to Sparty on November 21st, it opened doors for Rutgers less than two weeks later!
The Rutgers coaching search heated up in media circles yesterday. Former Miami head coach Al Golden emerged as a favorite, as did Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash. We compared the two candidates here. There was also a report out of Ohio that Buckeyes offensive coordinator Ed Warinner is being considered by Rutgers.
If you are going to consider top coordinators for your head coaching position, speaking to the defending national champions offensive and defensive coordinators makes a lot of sense.