State of the program: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

New head coach Chris Ash has a challenge ahead of him as he tries to get Rutgers to rebound from a 1-7 Big Ten record last season.With spring practice officially underway in the Big Ten, we're taking a look at each Big Ten program, using recent performance, win-loss trends, coaching, current and future personnel. The series will cover the East Division this week. Up next is Rutgers.

2015 record: 4-8 (1-7 Big Ten)

Three-year record: 18-20

Coaching situation: It's all new, under the direction of 42-year-old, first-time head coach Chris Ash, who came from Ohio State as defensive coordinator. Ash brings midwestern roots, with minimal experience as an assistant outside of his native region. But his…