Well, it all comes down to this. Two 5-6 teams playing for the right to play a bowl game in either the Bronx or Detroit. Doesn’t make the heart skip a beat when described like that but make no mistake, the stakes are high for the Scarlet Knights.
The difference between finishing 5-7 and going home versus 6-6 and go bowling are enormous for Greg Schiano’s team. A win will help move recruiting in an upward trajectory, sets the tone for the 2022 season and continues to provide growth through an extended season for the 2021 squad.
Saturday’s game pits Rutgers, a team with a challenged offense and a good defense against Maryland with a good offense and a challenged defense.