By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Nadir Barnwell's one-game suspension for violation of team rules Sunday leaves Rutgers with only two cornerbacks who have played significantly this season.

In less than three weeks, the Scarlet Knights have lost four defensive backs.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Neither Kyle Flood nor Jamil Merrell wanted to use injuries as an excuse for Rutgers' 49-14 loss Saturday to Houston, but its depleted defense is hard to ignore.

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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Max Issaka practiced fully this week, leaving open the possibility the sophomore defensive end makes his first appearance of the season Saturday against Houston.
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Gareef Glashen hasn't played in a football game in nearly a month, but the junior cornerback will likely be called upon extensively Saturday against Houston. That's how dire Rutgers' secondary complexion is right now.

You can find Wednesday's Trentonian story on Glashen and Rutgers' pass defense linked, but here's some additional video from after Tuesday's practice:

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Paul James should play again this season but not necessarily Nov. 2 against Temple, head coach Kyle Flood said Monday. (AP photo)

By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Head coach Kyle Flood said Monday that he is "confident" running back Paul James will be back at some point this season.

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