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Rutgers insider Brian Fonseca discusses the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team with host Steve Politi.

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United States

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Rutgers insider Brian Fonseca discusses the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team with host Steve Politi.

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English


Episodes
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Will Rutgers ever hire a defensive coordinator, or will Greg Schiano do it himself?

1/26/2026
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the lingering defensive coordinator search, the Scarlet Knights' latest financial report and how some fans made a pretty penny selling trading cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:04

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Basketball battered by Indiana: Live reaction

1/23/2026
The Rutgers Rant went live on YouTube to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:58

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Is Rutgers football struggling in transfer portal? Has hoops proven doubters wrong?

1/12/2026
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand in the transfer portal for the Scarlet Knights, our impressions of the players they have added so far, what’s next on the priority list and whether it is time to start worrying about how the roster will shape up when transfer movement is complete. We also look at the men’s basketball team, which won two of its three games last week — both at home and in overtime — against Northwestern and Oregon to create some separation from the bottom of the Big Ten. Have Steve Pikiell’s Scarlet Knights proved the doubters wrong so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:31

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Basketball beats Northwestern for 2nd straight home overtime win

1/11/2026
The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss the Scarlet Knights' win over Northwestern in overtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:54

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Basketball overcomes controversial call, beats Oregon for 1st Big Ten win

1/5/2026
The Rutgers Rant went live to react to the men's basketball team's win over Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:08

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What Rutgers adding QB, retaining star players in early days of transfer portal window means

1/5/2026
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the impact of retaining star players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, what the addition of Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan means for redshirt sophomore AJ Surace, and break down the other four transfers the Scarlet Knights have signed thus far — and what it means about the money head coach Greg Schiano’s program is working with in the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:00

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KJ Duff + Antwan Raymond are back, plus hoops blows big lead to Ohio State

1/2/2026
The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss star football players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond announcing their return to Rutgers for the 2026 season, as well as the basketball team's loss to Ohio State after blowing a 15-point lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:04

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Football hires controversial coach, basketball avoids disaster vs. Penn

12/22/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the football program's change at offensive line coach, the men's basketball team's near-disaster vs. Penn and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:36

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Is there any hope for Rutgers basketball under Steve Pikiell?

12/15/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's loss to Seton Hall and whether there is hope moving forward under head coach Steve Pikiell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:44

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Rutgers declines invite to Birmingham Bowl: Did Scarlet Knights make right choice?

12/8/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the decision to decline an invitation to the Birmingham Bowl, the reasons for it and what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:47

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After soul-crushing loss to Penn State, what's next for Rutgers football?

12/1/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' season-ending loss to Penn State and what's next in a crucial offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:14

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Rutgers loses heartbreaker to Penn State: Instant reaction

11/30/2025
The Rutgers Rant reacted live to a heartbreaking loss to Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:10

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Will Rutgers upset Penn State in biggest game of Greg Schiano's 2nd stint? Plus: How bad can things get for hoops?

11/25/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' season finale with Penn State and recap the men's basketball team's rough weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:59

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Rutgers stunned by Central Connecticut State: Postgame show

11/21/2025
We react to Rutgers getting upset by Central Connecticut State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:48

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Previewing Rutgers-Ohio State, the 'most important tune-up game in school history'

11/19/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's game against No. 1 Ohio State and recap the basketball team's 4-0 start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:57:42

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Steve Pikiell on his 2025-26 Rutgers team, new GM, smashing phones and more

11/13/2025
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell joins the show to talk about his 2025-26 Scarlet Knights, new general manager Rob Sullivan's responsibilities, where the program stands in his 10th year in charge and more. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:04

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With Maryland win, Rutgers sets up all-time opportunity against Penn State

11/10/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' win over Maryland and how it sets up an incredible opportunity in their season finale against Penn State. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:19

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Can Rutgers beat budding rival Maryland to keep bowl hopes alive?

11/6/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' home game against Maryland on Saturday. We also interview Rutgers radio play-by-play announcer Chris Carlin. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:57:09

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Rutgers hoops beats Rider to open 2025-26 season: Postgame live show

11/5/2025
The Rutgers Rant recapped the Scarlet Knights' season-opening win over Rider on Wednesday. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans, follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show and subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@RutgersRant) to watch all of our postgame reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:20

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Rutgers basketball 2025-26 preview: Can Scarlet Knights surpass low expectations?

11/4/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the 2025-26 Rutgers basketball season. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:31