Greg Schiano To Return As Rutgers Football Head Coach In 2027

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Greg Schiano of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights walks off the field with his wife, Christy Schiano, after recording his 100th win with the program against the Howard Bison at SHI Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated the Howard Bison 58-7. (Photo by Caean Couto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano will return in 2027. Reports began circulating on Tuesday morning before athletic director Keli Zinn confirmed the news in a statement.““I also have an obligation to make decisions that serve the best long-term interests of Rutgers University,” Zinn said. “There are several factors that go into decisions regarding the hiring and retention of head coaches in all of our sports, especially football and basketball. After weighing all factors, and consulting with University leadership, Head Coach Greg Schiano will be returning in 2027. Let me be very clear: this decision is not reflective of a lowering of standards or an indication that everything is fine. It is not.”