PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano brought in a program-record 19 players in the transfer portal this season, placing an emphasis on improving his defense and bolstering the offensive live.

The Scarlet Knights return four starters on the offensive front, and have five new players joining that group.

“We are always evaluating what’s in the portal,” Schiano said. “If we feel we can make our football team better, then we will actively get engaged with players.

“I always say, ‘Is there a need at any position?’ If there is, we are going to look a little harder at that.”

Tackles Zach Aamland (Illinois), Hank Zilinskas (Colorado), Moshood Giwa (LIU), Justin Cesaire (New Haven) and Ryder Langsdale (Lafayette) will add depth to a unit that will be missing four-year starter Holli

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