A total of eight Rutgers football players were named to the All-Big Ten teams for defense and special teams. The announcement, made by the Big Ten, includes both the coach and media selections.
It is a sign of significant progress that eight players were selected to the all-Big Ten teams on defense and special teams. Last year, three players made the list (one on defense, two on special teams).
This year, seven Rutgers players made the all-Big Ten list and one made special teams.
Rutgers is 6-6 (3-5 Big Ten) and has a chance to finish with a winning record for the first time since 2014.
Scroll down and check out what eight Rutgers players made the all-Big Ten teams for defense and special teams!