Athletic director Keli Zinn made the announcement despite Schiano's 2-7 start this season.
Rutgers is sticking with Greg Schiano. Athletic director Keli Zinn confirmed on Tuesday that Schiano will return as head coach in 2027, even after a 2-7 start that had plenty of people wondering if the school would move on.
The decision comes down to math as much as loyalty. Rutgers faces budget challenges and would be on the hook for a steep buyout if it chose to part ways with Schiano now, making continuity the more practical option rather than paying for a coaching search and a departure at the same time.
Next season will mark Schiano's eighth year in his second stint leading the Scarlet Knights, a tenure that has included both rebuilding stretches and rough patches like the current one. Rutgers appears to be betting that staying the course gives it a steadier path forward than blowing things up midstream and starting over in 2027.
No further details on program changes or coaching staff moves were included in the announcement.