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Where did Rutgers land in On3.com Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings?

Where did Rutgers land in On3.com Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings?

If there is one thing us sports fans love to do, it is rank things. We here at Rutgers Wire have ranked everything from Rutgers football recruiting classes of the past ten years, to Big Ten mascots.

It may still be mid-summer, but it is never too early to talk college football – and never a bad time to talk rankings. On3.com is ranking things as well. Their experts are doing a series ranking schools in each of the Power Five conferences. They recently released their power ranking of the Big Ten football programs.

Rutgers did not fare well at all. They came in dead last in the ranking, despite finishing the regular season at 5-7, finishing tied for No. 10 in the conference, and being named a replacement for a bowl game. There is a slight surprise at the top of the list as well.

On3 is clear that these rankings do not take into account 2022 schedules, and is their view of the current talent and potential of each team at this point in time. Let’s take a look at the entire list, starting with the Scarlet Knights.

No. 14: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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On3 was blunt when it came to the Scarlet Knights. “Greg Schiano has done an admirable job breathing some life into the program, but the Scarlet Knights still aren’t very talented.” That’s harsh, but Rutgers doesn’t have a ton of experience coming back this season.

With Gavin Wimsatt likely slowly taking over the helm at quarterback, there could be growing pains. I don’t know if I agree, sound off in the comments Scarlet Knight fans.

No. 13: Illinois Fighting Illini

Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY SportsIllinois is the program that tied with Rutgers at No. 10 in the regular season. They finished their year with a 5-7 record. On3 credits their strong offensive line, the return of 1,000-yard rusher Chase Brown, and returning experience on defense.

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