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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 bounce back after bye week with win over Washington?

10/7/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Washington in Seattle on Friday. We do so alongside program legend Eric LeGrand, who shares his prediction for the game and the latest on his business venture that is now collaborating with his alma mater. 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:01:03:59

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Can Rutgers salvage 2025 season after 0-2 Big Ten start?

9/30/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to Minnesota and look ahead to what they need to fix in the bye week to straighten out their 2025 season outlook. We also share the tragic news of our colleague Todderick Hunt's death while remembering what made him a beloved member of the Rutgers and New Jersey football communities. 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:00:44:33

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As Athan Kaliakmanis returns to former home, will Rutgers bounce back against Minnesota?

9/25/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to predict the Scarlet Knights' first road game of the season at Minnesota. 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:00:56:05

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How does missed opportunity vs. Iowa impact season outlook for Rutgers?

9/20/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 38-28 loss to Iowa on Friday night. 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:00:37:10

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Will Rutgers break through vs. Iowa?

9/18/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Big Ten opener against Iowa. We welcome a former Scarlet Knight as our first guest picker, a segment we expect to continue through the rest of the football 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:00:54:19

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Is Rutgers ready for Big Ten play?

9/15/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Norfolk State and look at whether they are ready for Big Ten play. 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:00:45:12

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As Michael Vick returns to Rutgers, Scarlet Knights look for revenge

9/11/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Norfolk State, which is led by head coach Michael Vick. We also say so long to one of our longtime hosts. 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:00:37:50

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Did Rutgers defense show enough progress in win over Miami (Ohio)?

9/8/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the win over Miami of Ohio, discuss whether the Scarlet Knights showed enough improvement defensively to dispel the concerns surrounding them and project how good the offense could be with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, stud receiver Ian Strong and their strong supporting cast. 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:00:41:56

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Why Rutgers' defense needs to bounce back against Miami of Ohio

9/3/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview this Saturday's contest against Miami of Ohio, what we want to see from the Scarlet Knights on both sides of the ball and how the RedHawks looked in their season-opening loss to Wisconsin in Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:02

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What to make of Rutgers' tight win over Ohio to start 2025 season

8/29/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' too-close-for-comfort 34-31 win over Ohio to start the 2025 season. Should head coach Greg Schiano and company be more encouraged by the offense or concerned about the defense? Also: How was Keli Zinn's first Rutgers football game day as athletic director? 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:00:52:42

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2025 season preview: Will Rutgers break through with big year?

8/26/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's 2025 season. We also touch on athletic director Keli Zinn's meeting with local media on Monday. 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:01:03:31

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After strong 1st impression, what should Keli Zinn's priorities be as Rutgers AD?

7/31/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's official introduction as Rutgers' next athletic director, what she shared in her first press conference and what her priorities should be as she begins the job. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:07

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Habemus AD! Is Keli Zinn the most qualified person to lead Rutgers' athletic department?

7/28/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school (finally) hiring an athletic director and to preview training camp. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: http://discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:22

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What is going on with the athletic director search? Plus: Las Vegas!

7/23/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the latest developments in the athletic director search and recap Big Ten media day. 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:00:56:16

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Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey become Rutgers' highest-ever NBA Draft picks: What it means

6/27/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss former Scarlet Knights Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey being picked in the top five of the 2025 NBA Draft and what it means for the program going forward. We also touch on the ongoing search for the school's next athletic director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:15

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After hiring President, is Rutgers set to fill athletic director spot soon?

6/3/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school's search for an athletic director, its hiring of a president and the football program's big recruiting weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:44

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Search for Rutgers AD (finally) underway: What should priorities be?

5/5/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school launching its search for its newest athletic director, the basketball team's latest addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:33

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Where does football stand after spring, Mo Toure's departure? Plus: Hoops gets its center!

4/28/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the football team's spring game and discuss the men's basketball team's transfer portal additions so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:14

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What Rutgers' 1st transfer addition shows about Steve Pikiell's portal strategy

4/8/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the basketball program has navigated the first two weeks of the transfer portal window, discuss their first addition in Darren Buchanan, catch up on spring football, look into lacrosse's big-time upset over Maryland and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:09

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Previewing spring football, reviewing Rutgers basketball postmortem

3/25/2025
The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand for the Scarlet Knights in the (very) early days of the basketball transfer portal, preview the football team's upcoming spring camp and break down head coach Schiano’s thoughts on how Rutgers is approaching on the modern era of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:51