Rutgers long defensive coordinator search is a bad look!

After another long search, Rutgers has found a new leader for its defense. The Scarlet Knights are targeting South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen to be their next defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice had 17 points and seven rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA routed Rutgers 86-46 on Wednesday night for its 16th consecutive victory. The Bruins (22-1, 12-0 Big Ten) have been blowing out opponents by about an average of 25-30 points.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAAM game to be played on February 7, 2026 on ESPN.

Zak Kuhr arrived at Rutgers with an idea. Hired as the wide receivers coach on head coach Chris Ash’s first staff before quickly being moved to running backs, the 27-year-old’s brain was moving a million miles a minute as he was packing his house and preparing to move to Piscataway.

Basketball coaches around the Big Ten encourage Rutgers players and administration to stay the course amid lost season.

The Scarlet Knights kick off the 2026 campaign at home with a showdown against No. 21 Army.

In recent years, the spotlight on college presidents has intensified, sparked in part by the high-profile protests over the Israel-Gaza war in 2024. It grew even more intense last year when the new Trump administration clashed with colleges over diversity programs and funding.