“Does Rutgers have a chance?” © Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs and his wife Patrice greet fans in section 101 at SHI Stadium during the first quarter as the Scarlet Knights play Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. It was a question heard often in the days leading up to its latest matchup against Ohio State, and in some ways, that was a victory in itself. Greg Schiano has raised expectations enough that the result when the Scarlet Knights play the Buckeyes isn’t viewed as a foregone conclusion. Even Vegas seemed downright optimistic, installing Ohio State as reasonable 15-point favorites. © Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano reacts as his team falls behind by more than 3 touchdowns in the first quarter against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Optimism. Hope. That, combined…
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