For the second time in the span of 12 months, Rutgers is looking for a new defensive coordinator.

Defensive coordinator Robb Smith was fired following the first year of his third stint with the Scarlet Knights under head coach Greg Schiano , a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NJ Advance Media on Thursday night.

Co-defensive coordinator Zach Sparber was also fired, the source said.

Defensive line coach Colin Ferrell, whose contract expired after the 2025 season, will not be retained.

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With one year remaining on his contract, Smith will be owed $800,000 in salary he would receive during the 2026 season.

Smith will required to “exert reasonable efforts to secur

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