The Knight Report Podcast

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The Knight Report Podcast episodes

August 31 Rutgers / UMass Preview + Greg Schiano Presser Recap
Mike, Richie and Alec break down everything Greg Schiano had to say at his game week presser, what KJ Duff and Ty Morris had to say during their media availability and close by talking to Christian McCollum of Minuteman Command to preview the UMass game

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1 hr 1 min
August 26Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan's HS Coach Breaks Down His Game, Journey and Tape
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel are joined by Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan's high school coach PJ Katz to break down his game and more.
00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction

00:41 How PJ Katz met the Lonergan Family

01:27 Multi-Sport Athlete: Baseball, Golf & the Injury

02:51 First Impressions of Lonergan

04:19 Refining Mechanics: Feet, Hips & Lower Half

05:51 Starting as a Freshman in Georgia's Toughest Region

07:25 Earning the Job & Handling Older Teammates

08:54 Dylan's Personality & Demeanor Off the Field

11:27 Lonergan's Play Style & Mobility

13:04 Arm Strength, Timing & Ball Placement Philosophy

20:35 Processing Complex Concepts & Learning New Offense

23:19 Jersey Roots: Family Ties to the Northeast

25:14 Film Breakdown: Michigan State Highlights

35:20 Film Breakdown: Cal Interceptions

43:45 Georgia Tech Film: The Best Game of the Year?

55:59 Why Rutgers Was the Right Fit

60:39 Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

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1 hr 2 min
August 25Dylan Lonergan Speaks for First Time as Rutgers QB1
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel talk about what Dylan Lonergan had to say after winning the QB1 job.
After that, the guys talk about the Blackout game announcement and also the latest on the Rutgers Women's Basketball roster.
00:00 Intro & Episode Rundown

01:41 Mailbag: Super Chat & Betting Line Update

02:07 Dylan Lonergan's Media Availability: Learning a New System

07:29 Jourdin Houston Interview: QB Competition Made Everyone Better

11:25 KJ Duff as a Leader & NFL Draft Buzz

19:58 Blackout Game Reveal: Indiana on October 3rd

22:01 Debating the Blackout Choice: USC vs. Indiana

25:47 Gary Redus II Interview: Fatima's Departure

28:48 Impact on Season Outlook & Front Court Depth

34:16 Looking Ahead: Season Review Show & UMass Preview

36:46 Mailbag: Bill O'Brien's Reaction to Lonergan news

39:25 Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

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41 min
August 24Rutgers Football Names Dylan Lonergan as QB1
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel offer their reactions to the new of Rutgers Football naming Dylan Lonergan as the starting quarterback aka QB1.
00:00 Dylan Lonergan named Starting Quarterback

01:18 Initial Reactions: Was This the Expected Pick?

06:13 Lonergan's 2025 Tape: Accuracy Despite a Brutal Situation

09:03 Reputational Stakes for Greg Schiano: Floor vs. Ceiling

12:55 UMass Game Plan: Managing Snaps & a Brewing Controversy

14:02 Betting on Talent: The Michigan State Tape

16:25 Does This Hurt Rutgers' QB Development Reputation?

18:55 Comparing Transfer Confidence: Dylan Lonergan vs. Athan Kaliakmanis in 2024

27:25 KJ Duff's Ties to Both Quarterbacks

29:08 Behind the Decision: How Much Input Did Position Coaches Have?

34:39 Defending Rutgers' QB Development Track Record

41:16 Statistical Projection: Can Lonergan Replicate Kaliakmanis' 2024?

46:13 Passing Chart Breakdown: A More Conservative Offense

50:34 Final Verdict: 55/45 & Season Outlook

51:44 Looking Ahead: The Boston College Revenge Game

53:51 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal

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56 min
August 23Rutgers Football Training Camp Intel: Second Scrimmage Recap
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein discuss everything Greg Schiano had to say after the final scrimmage of training camp and how they thought the team looked in practice.
00:15 Episode Preview: Scrimmage Two Recap

01:38 Greg Schiano Press Conference

10:52 QB Battle: Three Scenarios & the Case for the Incumbent

19:59 Mailbag: Does a QB Loss Hurt Rutgers' Development Reputation?

23:20 Offensive Line Depth & the Battle for Backup Spots

26:52 Linebacker Battle: Ty Morris & Sean Allison

29:12 Final Presser Takeaways & QB Announcement Timing

31:21 Power Outage & the Recruiting Visitor List

32:52 2031 Non-Conference Additions: Akron & Temple

35:24 Live Chat Chaos & Donation Banter

37:11 Athan Kaliakmanis' NFL Preseason Highlight Reel

40:13 NFL Knight Roundup: Former Scarlet Knights

45:09 Mailbag: 2025 Team vs. 2026 Team

47:13 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal

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50 min
August 19B1G Network Training Camp Stops at Rutgers + Wydeek Collier Dismissed
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O'Leary discuss edge rusher Wydeek Collier being dismissed from the program, the latest from Rutgers Football practice, and recapping the B1G Network Training Camp Tour.
00:05 – Intro & topics preview

01:21 – Wydeek Collier dismissed from the team

08:34 – Big Ten Network's annual campus visit overview

10:06 – Howard Griffith's takeaways: OL violence, QB race & culture

11:48 – Jake Butt's takeaways: raving about KJ Duff

17:50 – Schedule breakdown: the winnable road games

18:20 – Defensive coordinator Travis Johansen's presser highlights

21:53 – Head coach Greg Schiano's presser highlights

27:22 – Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca's presser highlights

30:24 – Antwan Raymond player interview

33:54 – KJ Duff player interview

36:42 – Jesse Ofurie player interview & his breakout role

39:42 – BTN's final team impressions: skill positions elite, QB battle, defense outlook

45:34 – KJ Duff named a Biletnikoff Award watch-list nominee

46:12 – Antwan Raymond snubbed from the Doak Walker Award watch list

47:23 – Rutgers Women's basketball schedule released

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51 min
August 18Rutgers Football Take Purge: Our Hottest 2026 Predictions
It’s time for the Rutgers Football Take Purge.
Before the 2026 season kicks off, The Knight Report crew is putting every Rutgers Football take on the record bold predictions, players we’re buying stock in, concerns heading into the season and opinions we may regret by November.
Who breaks out? What position groups are being underrated? How many games will Rutgers win? And which preseason narratives are completely wrong?
We’ll come back to these takes later in the season to see who nailed it and who needs to own the receipts.
00:02 – Intro & rules of the Take Purge

01:30 – Receiving room takes: KJ Duff, Jourdin Houston & the young WRs

07:10 – Running back takes: Antwan Raymond, Aiden Gibson & the RB room

15:38 – Coaching hot seat takes: fired coaches & Schiano's own seat

23:05 – Craig's takes: Eagles, Penn State & fired-up debates

27:59 – Defense takes: sacks, most-improved unit & "year one" for Schiano

36:05 – Secondary, DC hype & the USC/Indiana gauntlet takes

43:04 – November gauntlet, Coach of the Year & grease truck takes

49:12 – QB battle, Travis Johansen's future & Ian Strong's return

57:19 – Rapid-fire finale: linebackers, kicks, Jets jokes & NFL draft

64:31 – Wrap-up, sponsor thanks & outro

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1 hr 7 min
August 15Rutgers Football Training Camp: Scrimmage No. 1 Recap
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein discuss everything Greg Schiano had to say after scrimmage No. 1 of training camp and how they thought the team looked in the first scrimmage.
01:55 Greg Schiano Press Conference: Full Audio

10:29 Is the QB Battle Really This Close?

18:42 Mailbag: Comments & Fishing Contest Banter

20:29 Why Schiano Says Next Week is most important of the year

24:23 Young Wide Receivers Step Up

28:56 Trenches & Simulating Game Intensity

30:30 Defense Check-In: Assessing Travis Johansen

36:30 Sekou Kromah's Early Impact & the Risk Board Game metaphor

42:44 True Freshmen & Position Group standouts

45:20 NFL Sunday Recap: Athan Kaliakmanis & Rutgers Alums

48:12 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal

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50 min
August 12Rutgers Football Training Camp: Week Two Takeaways
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel update where things stand for Rutgers Football following week two of training camp.
They talk about the players they spoke with this week and which Scarlet Knights ended up on Bruce Feldman's 2026 Freaks List and which players on the list they will face-off against on the field in 2026.
00:00 Intro

02:01 Tyler Needham Interview Recap

03:54 J'Dan Burnett Interview: Seahawks Fandom & Culture Parallels

05:59 Clay Thevenin Interview: Portal Process & RB Room Fit

10:03 Mailbag: Week One Betting Lines & Non-Con Picks

16:10 Can Rutgers Win a Big Ten Game? Historical Context

18:43 Defense Improvement & Takeaway Goals

23:54 Freaks List: KJ Duff & Kobe Asamoah

31:20 Freaks List: Breaking Down Rutgers' Opponents

40:45 Take Purge Preview

42:58 Women's Basketball Recruiting: Emily Forrester's Visit

44:11 Football Recruiting Visitors Tease

45:09 Quarterback Decision Timeline Speculation

46:12 Big Ten Network Tour & Nostalgia

47:55 Preview Show Announcement

49:21 Wrap-Up & The Knight Report membership deal

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52 min
August 09Rutgers Football Adds Temple Transfer DL Sekou Kromah!
In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football adding a late, but talented addition via the portal in Temple transfer defensive lineman Sekou Kromah.
00:00 Cold Open / Intro

00:11 Rutgers Lands Sekou Kromah

01:32 How the Commitment Came Togethe

02:59 Roster Numbers & the 105 Scholarship Limit

04:10 Portal Targets Recap: Hit Rate on Edge Rushers

05:46 Film Breakdown: Kromah's Highlight Tape

07:11 Projecting His Role: Edge or Interior

08:13 Why Interior Pressure Matters

15:25 Temple's Side of the Story

17:17 Prediction Round: Edge vs. Interior

17:39 Depth Chart Breakdown: Edge & DT Rooms

24:41 Looking Ahead: Practice, QB Battle & BTN Tailgate Show

26:11 Xavier Stearn Update

27:03 Wrap-Up & The Knight Report membership deal

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30 min

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The official podcast of The Knight Report, covering all things Rutgers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. Hosted by Mike Broadbent (@MikeBbent), Richie O’Leary (@On3Richie), and Alec Crouthamel…