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Rutgers Poised for Big Ten Rise with New NIL Initiative

4/13/2026

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Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst, says Rutgers could become competitive in the Big Ten.
Rutgers has not won more than seven games since 2014, but could improve with a new NIL initiative.
Greg Schiano, Rutgers head coach, says the program lacks resources to compete with other Big Ten teams.
Finebaum notes uncertainty about a 2026 SEC champion, indicating a shift of strength to the Big Ten.

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Story summary

Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst, says Rutgers could become competitive in the Big Ten.
Rutgers has not won more than seven games since 2014, but could improve with a new NIL initiative.
Greg Schiano, Rutgers head coach, says the program lacks resources to compete with other Big Ten teams.
Finebaum notes uncertainty about a 2026 SEC champion, indicating a shift of strength to the Big Ten.