Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano will be back with the Scarlet Knights in 2027, athletic director Keli Zinn announced Tuesday.
"After weighing all factors and consulting with university leadership, head coach Greg Schiano will be returning in 2027," Zinn said in a statement. "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.
"This is instead a reflection of my belief that we have an opportunity to make meaningful changes that will strengthen our roster and better position our program to compete and win at a higher level."
Schiano is the winningest coach in program history with 101 victories in 18 seasons, but Rutgers has struggled under his watch this year, producing a 2-7 record through nine games.
The Scarlet Knights were eliminated from bowl contention after Saturday's loss to Wisconsin, marking their second consecutive season without a postseason appearance. They've also lost 12 of 15 Big Ten games over the last two seasons.
If Rutgers had fired Schiano, it would've owed him 77% of the money left on his deal (nearly $18 million), according to NJ.com's Brian Fonseca. The 60-year-old is under contract through the 2029 campaign.
