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The most important returning player on defense is middle linebacker Tyshon Fogg. He was the Scarlet Knights' best defender a season ago, he runs the unit on the field and he is a key team leader. The most important player on defense, though, may be Ohio State transfer safety Brendon White. Schiano will use him, and he may emerge as Rutgers' best defensive playmaker if all goes well. - NJ Advance Media

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SS Brendon White, Rutgers
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05/18/20 - Noah Vedral, rSr/2024, Rutgers, 6-1, 200 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Noah Vedral is the seventh quarterback to join Rutgers after previously playing at another FBS school dating back to the end of the 2014 season and Gary Nova's career with the Scarlet Knights. The first six have had limited success, if any. But Vedral - who arrives from Nebraska with two years of eligibility remaining - could break that trend. To be clear: Vedral is not a sure-thing starter. He will need to win the job away from Artur Sitkowski, and that should be a real training camp battle whenever it happens. But after watching tape from three of Vedral's games with the Cornhuskers last season - a win over Nebraska where he came off the bench in the fourth quarter and led the game-winning drive, plus starts in losses to Minnesota and Indiana (he was injured in the second half of the latter game) - it's obvious Rutgers will have its best starter in years to start Schiano's second tenure, whether it is Sitkowski building on last season's progress or Vedral winning the job himself.

Here are some takeaways from the film review: Can he throw? The first thing you have to figure out with any quarterback. The answer: Vedral doesn't have as big an arm as Sitkowski, but he is a much better thrower than Johnny Langan (better runner, too, but we'll get to that) and will be a Big Ten-caliber passer. Nebraska did not try to take many (any?) deep shots downfield in the games that were reviewed, but Vedral did make several downfield throws for big gains. He demonstrated ability to read defenses, hang tough in the pocket and find an open man. He also showed nice touch on the ball. - Star Ledger

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QB Noah Vedral, Rutgers
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05/13/20 - Noah Vedral, rSr/2024, Rutgers, 6-1, 200 (DS#999 QB) + More +

The plan all along for Noah Vedral was to try to use spring football to try to win the Nebraska starting quarterback job. That went awry, though, when the coronavirus pandemic halted operations after just two practices. What didn't stop was Vedral's eligibility clock. He knew if he was going to make a transfer move, it had to be this spring, given that he was wrapping up his degree from UNL and has two years of immediate eligibility remaining. That all set in motion a wild couple of weeks that finally settled out Wednesday morning when Vedral announced his commitment to Rutgers, meaning he'll stay in the Big Ten and perhaps even play against Nebraska this fall in New Jersey.

"COVID-19 is rightfully closing things down but it did throw a wrench in my plan," Vedral told the Journal Star on Wednesday morning. "I wanted to compete for the job here, but I also knew that … if it came to pass, that this spring would be the time I need to leave. "It was not an easy decision. I have a lot of love for Nebraska, obviously, and for coach (Scott) Frost and his staff. They've done a lot for me. But it also just came time that I knew I was ready to be the guy somewhere." Nebraska junior quarterback Noah Vedral entered the NCAA's transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon. He decided to leave with the full support of Frost, who on Tuesday night during a radio appearance said, "I can't say enough good things about Noah Vedral...He's like a son to me and I want what's best for him." - Lincoln Journal Star

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QB Noah Vedral, Rutgers
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05/03/20 - Tyler Hayek, rJr/2022, Rutgers, 6-2, 197 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Rutgers wide receiver Tyler Hayek could be moving on from the Scarlet Knights. The Knight Report reported Friday that the Wayne Hills graduate was planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Hayek has two years of eligibility remaining. He played in 10 games on special teams last season, and played in eight contests in 2018. Hayek, a wide receiver and cornerback in high school, helped lead Wayne Hills to a state championship his senior year, hauling in 29 passes for 500 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 31 tackles and an interception on defense. - Asbury Park Press

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WR Tyler Hayek, Rutgers
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04/28/20 - Noah Vedral, rSr/2024, Rutgers, 6-1, 200 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school, an athletic department spokesman confirmed Tuesday. Vedral has been backup to Adrian Martinez for two years and will be a junior in the fall. He transferred to Nebraska from Central Florida after Scott Frost was hired away from UCF in December 2017. With Martinez out because of injury, Vedral started against Minnesota and Indiana last season. The native of Wahoo, Nebraska, appeared in four other games and finished 34-of-52 passing for 418 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He rushed for 106 yards and three TDs. - AP College Football

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QB Noah Vedral, Rutgers
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04/27/20 - Micah Clark, rJr/2022, Rutgers, 6-3, 300 (DS#999 DT) + More +

Lineman Micah Clark is no longer a member of the Rutgers football program, according to several individuals with knowledge of his status. Clark, who was a heralded recruit out of St. John Vianney High in Holmdel, did not appear in any games during the 2019 season. Scarlet Nation and The Knight Report first reported his departure. Rutgers has yet to release a team roster for the 2020 season, but Clark is listed in the university's online directory as a student. Clark was a four-star recruit and the No. 2-ranked player in New Jersey for the 2017 signing cycle. - Star Ledger

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DT Micah Clark, Rutgers
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04/03/20 - Tyshon Fogg, rSr/2022, Rutgers, 6-1, 228 (DS#36 ILB) + More +

Rutgers will not permit any in-person classes or events until at least mid-August due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the university has not yet ruled out opening campus for the football team and other fall sports programs to hold preseason practices. The moratorium does mean teams will not be able to return for summer workouts prior to the start of the preseason. It will also prevent programs from holding summer camps and recruiting evaluation events. "There will be no in-person classes, programs, camps, conferences or other activities at Rutgers University through at least August 14," according to a letter from senior vice president of academic affairs Barbara Lee. "Information related to fall orientations and intercollegiate preseason athletic activity will be forthcoming." Football training camp typically opens in late July or early August. - Star Ledger

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ILB Tyshon Fogg, Rutgers
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01/01/20 - J.D. DiRenzo, rSr/2023, Rutgers, 6-5, 306 (DS#49 OG) + More +

2019 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OL JD DiRenzo, Sacred Heart, Jr.,...DiRenzo's talent and versatility was on display all season as the junior transitioned from starting at right tackle in all 11 games last season to an All-NEC First Teamer at left tackle in 2019. Protecting the Pioneer QB blindside all season, DiRenzo was a key piece in the Pioneers' pass blocking unit that held opponents to a sack rate below three percent in all dropbacks this season. He started all 12 games at left tackle this season and heads into his senior season with 23 consecutive starts along the Pioneer O-Line. - Sacred Heart Football

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OG J.D. DiRenzo, Rutgers
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12/25/19 - Brandon Sanders, rSr/2023, Rutgers, 5-11, 205 (DS#999 WR) + More +

2019 ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): WR: Brandon Sanders, Bucknell, So.,...Sanders enjoyed a breakout sophomore year, making 58 catches for 530 yards and three touchdowns. He caught at least five passes six times, topping out at a school-record 14 against Holy Cross. He eclipsed 100 yards against the Crusaders (122) and at Temple (115); he also caught two touchdown passes at Lafayette. His total of receptions slotted him seventh in the Bison annals and moved his career total to 102; he became only the sixth Bison to record at least 50 receptions in a single campaign and the 10th to reach the century mark in career receptions. - Bucknell Football

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WR Brandon Sanders, Rutgers
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12/13/19 - Tyshon Fogg, rSr/2022, Rutgers, 6-1, 228 (DS#36 ILB) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Tyshon Fogg,...A team captain, Fogg led RU and ranked third in the Big Ten with 104 tackles this season, averaging 8.7 per game. A Scarlet Knight has now reached triple digits in each of the last 10 years. Fogg started all 12 games at middle linebacker and reached at least 11 stops five times with a high of 15 versus Boston College. Most recently at Penn State, he had 1.5 sacks for a loss of 13 yards. - Rutgers Football

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ILB Tyshon Fogg, Rutgers
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12/13/19 - Adam Korsak, rSr/2023, Rutgers, 6-1, 187 (DS#3 P) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Punter Adam Korsak, Rutgers,...Korsak helped reset the Rutgers net punt school record for the second-straight year with a mark of 41.5, which led the Big Ten during the regular season and ranked 17th nationally. The Aussie was one of 10 national semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award and won the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week three times in 2019. Statistically, Korsak averaged 43.8 yards, third in program history, on 76 attempts with 31 downed inside the 20, 18 inside the 10 and nine inside the 5 with only two touchbacks. In addition, he booted 12 at least 50 yards with a long of 69 and forced 33 fair catches. - Rutgers Football

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P Adam Korsak, Rutgers
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12/08/19 - Ifeanyi Maijeh, rSr/2023, Rutgers, 6-1, 289 (DS#58 DT) + More +

2019 ALL-AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DL Ifeanyi Maijeh, Temple, So.,...Maijeh, a redshirt sophomore from Far Rockaway, N.Y., jumped onto the scene this season after earning the starting defensive tackle spot in camp. Maijeh registered 50 tackles, 10 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 11 games played. Maijeh had at least half a sack in the first six games this season. Among interior linemen, Maijeh was tied for third in FBS and first in the conference with 6.5 sacks. - Temple Football

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DT Ifeanyi Maijeh, Rutgers
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12/05/19 - Curtis Dunlap Jr., rSr/2024, Rutgers, 6-5, 330 (DS#999 OG) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Curtis Dunlap Jr.,...Offensive linemen Curtis Dunlap Jr., Daniel Faalele, Conner Olson and Sam Schlueter were all named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches and media. - Minnesota Football

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OG Curtis Dunlap Jr., Rutgers
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11/18/19 - Aron Cruickshank, rSr/2023, Rutgers, 5-09, 165 (DS#120 WR) + More +

NOV 18 BIG TEN CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Aron Cruickshank, Wisconsin, So., WR, Brooklyn, N.Y./Erasmus Hall,...Scored an 89-yard kickoff return touchdown in the first quarter, the first return touchdown of his career and the first for the Badgers since Natrell Jamerson in 2015...Leads the Big Ten and ranks 10th nationally with 28.4 yards per kickoff return...One of just three Big Ten players to return a kickoff for a touchdown this season, joining Maryland's Javon Leake and Michigan's Giles Jackson...Claims his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor...Last Wisconsin Special Teams Player of the Week: Nick Nelson (Nov. 20, 2017). - Big Ten football

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WR Aron Cruickshank, Rutgers
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10/28/19 - Johnny Langan, rSr/2024, Rutgers, 6-3, 232 (DS#5 FB) + More +

OCT 28/WEEK 9 BIG TEN CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Johnny Langan, Rutgers, QB, Wayne, N.J./Bergen Catholic...Recorded 310 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in Rutgers' victory against Liberty...Went 15-for-21 passing for a career-high 192 yards and the first two touchdowns of his career, including a 51-yarder to Isaiah Washington for a career-long completion...Rushed 21 times for 118 yards and a touchdown to become the first Rutgers quarterback with 100 or more rushing yards in a game since Sam Mudie versus Lehigh in 1961...Claims his first career Freshman of the Week award...Last Rutgers Freshman of the Week: Johnathan Lewis (Sept. 18, 2017). - Big Ten Football

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FB Johnny Langan, Rutgers
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