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Rutgers vs. Maryland: Coaches on Hot Seat!
14 Oct
Summary
- Two struggling Big Ten coaches face immense pressure.
- Maryland seeks to end an 11-game conference losing streak.
- Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan will start despite injury.
Greg Schiano and Mike Locksley, coaches for Rutgers and Maryland respectively, are facing significant job pressure as their teams clash on Saturday in College Park, Maryland. Both are in their second tenures with their programs, and both are struggling to achieve success in the Big Ten Conference.
The Terrapins, currently 2-4 overall and 0-3 in conference play, are looking to snap an 11-game losing streak against conference opponents. This season, Maryland has seen a concerning defensive regression, allowing an average of 49 points across their three recent Big Ten defeats.
Rutgers, with a 1-4 record and an 0-2 conference standing, is heading towards a second consecutive losing season under Schiano. The team had a bye week to prepare for this matchup. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan is slated to start, having returned from a head injury sustained in a previous game.
Despite the team's struggles, Rutgers boasts offensive threats like receiver KJ Duff, who ranks second in the Big Ten with 628 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, and running back Antwan Raymond, who has amassed 469 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Schiano has indicated the team remains optimistic despite their current standing.
