Tariq Cole, Rutgers' best offensive lineman, was nowhere to be found in the Scarlet Knights' first of three preseason intrasquad scrimmages Saturday.
While Saturday's scrimmage was closed to the media, the various highlight clips aired on Rutgers' social-media sites showed Sam Vretman playing left tackle in the absence of Cole.
The rest of Rutgers' first-team offensive line included left guard Mike Lonsdorf, center Mike Maietti, right guard Jonah Jackson and right tackle Kamaal Seymour.
Rutgers coach Chris Ash, speaking Sunday during his team's annual media day, said Cole practiced but "got banged up'' in the scrimmage.