Rutgers suffers Ash-level blowout to Oregon as disastrous defense hits new low

At multiple points in the past three years, usually after a crushing defeat, Greg Schiano touted his program’s progress throughout his second stint, saying they are “closer” to “getting there.”

This week, the Rutgers coach said his team was not playing at “a championship level” as it got off to an 0-3 start to Big Ten play, but it was playing at a “competitive level” after making “great strides.”