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

Rutgers filled a future nonconference hole Tuesday in announcing a home-and-home series for 2023-24 with Virginia Tech.

Rutgers last played the Hokies in the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl and met regularly as Big East opponents for 12 years.
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By Tyler Barto

Twitter: @Tyler_Barto

tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Rutgers AD Julie Hermann met the media Tuesday to discuss the football team's trip to her native Nebraska, where she is also an alumna and volleyball letterwinner.

She is also encouraged by head coach Kyle Flood's 5-2 start.

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

Kyle Flood got the contract extension he publicly downplayed but likely had hoped for.

Rutgers' third-year coach received a two-year extension through 2019 on Thursday, upping his annual salary and buyout.
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Hey, it's Penn State week, everyone, in case you didn't know. Five days separate Rutgers from its most important conference opener in school history. We'll be rolling out some fun story ideas this week. Hope you enjoy the lead-up.
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By Tyler Barto

Twitter: @Tyler_Barto

tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — The wait for Rutgers' Big Ten entry is over. Now the needle moves to Athletic Director Julie Hermann's plans for donations she says are up 25 to 30 percent from last year.

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

Rutgers' entry to the Big Ten on July 1 won't only involve a celebration to cap the day at High Point Solutions Stadium.

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Rutgers defensive coordinator Dave Cohen allegedly verbally abused former player Jevon Tyree during a spring study session. (AP photo)

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

Clarice Tyree, the mother of former Rutgers player Jevon Tyree, said Sunday on ESPNews that her son received repeated text messages from defensive coordinator Dave Cohen in the spring but Jevon did not want to respond.

Jevon Tyree and the Tyree family alleged Friday via NJ.com that Cohen verbally abused Jevon Tyree and bullied him, which led to him being ostracized from and quitting the team.

Clarice Tyree called it a "verbal assault" Sunday.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood held a conference call Wednesday announcing the Scarlet Knights' home-and-home series with Washington State, set for 2014 in Seattle and 2015 in Piscataway.

Here are some other highlights from the interview:
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