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Rutgers football will not be playing a spring game. Here's why
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Rutgers football will be joining an increasingly long list of college football programs who will be ending a longtime spring tradition.
The Scarlet Knights will not be playing a spring game this year, coach Greg Schiano announced March 11 at the team's Pro Day. The annual Scarlet-White game had traditionally capped spring practices, which this year will begin March 27.
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Schiano said the spring game is "not in the best interests of our program."
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Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
While Schiano did not elaborate on the reason, Rutgers has dealt with injuries in recent seasons. Doing away with the spring game will eliminate the potential risk and should help the team stay healthy heading into training camp.
The Scarlet Knights will hold their first two spring practices March 27 and 28 before following a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday schedule for the remainder of the 15 sessions.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Rutgers football ends spring game
