Rutgers puts up a fight but goes down to the #1 team in the country setting up a bowl battle with Penn State at SHI stadium. Steve and Larry discuss what RU needs to do to come out on top Saturday.

One team is up while one is down. The Pirates look vastly improved with their portal haul while Rutgers has struggled. Steve and John talk about Seton Hall's potential resurgence while it looks like it may be a long season on the banks.

Rutgers comes off their best effort of the season and a bye to take on the #1 team in the country. Steve and Larry talk about the win over Maryland and the huge challenge ahead in Columbus.

The Jersey Hardwood Podcast is back! Rutgers and Seton Hall are both 4-0 in their non conference schedule and doing it with a bunch of new faces. The road gets a little tougher as RU heads to Vegas and the Pirates head to the Maui Invitational. We'll cover the best of Jersey basketball through March!

Rutgers was good for one quarter before going downhill in Illinois but bowl hopes are still on track with Maryland coming to Piscataway.

Rutgers with a badly needed win leaves a flicker of hope for a bowl bid. Larry and Steve discuss the road win and RU's chances on the road at Illinois.

Rutgers suffers a demoralizing loss on homecoming. Steve and Larry discuss the concerns around the program and the chance for their first Big 10 win at Purdue.

Rutgers squanders another first half lead on the road. Now at 3-3 they face their toughest test yet at home against Oregon. Steve and Larry weigh in on Rutgers struggles and the tough schedule ahead in the Big 10.

After another poor second half, Rutgers misses a chance for an upset in Minnesota. Larry and Steve discuss the state of the program and size up another tough opponent coming up as RU heads into the bye week.

Rutgers struggles in the second half and lets one get away. Still an opportunity on the road vs Minnesota.