IAN STRONG WIDE RECEIVER - RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
762  YDS  •
52  REC  •
5  TD 
WIDE RECEIVER - RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
762 YDS
52 REC
5 TD
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Cal Lands Standout Rutgers Wide Receiver Transfer .Cal has landed an outstanding receiving target for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele as Rutgers transfer wide receiver Ian Strong has signed with Ca...
JANUARY 6 • SI.COM
Joining Cal Strong has committed to California, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Impact Strong has been one of the most explosive and consistent wideouts in college football over the last two seasons, tallying 95 receptions for 1,438 yards and 10 touchdowns during that stretch. He should be a starter and steady contributor for Cal from Day 1.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Going into portal Strong plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
Impact Strong has been a massive contributor for Rutgers over the past two seasons, totaling 95 receptions for 1,438 yards and 10 touchdowns during that stretch. He set career highs in receptions and receiving yards in 2025. He'll look to play out his final collegiate season elsewhere.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes season with low total Strong compiled three receptions (on six targets) for 37 yards during Saturday's 40-36 defeat against Penn State.
Impact Strong regressed considerably as the season came to a close, registering only four catches for 46 yards over the final two games. Strong's season totals were good, with 52 catches for 752 yards and five touchdowns, but he may utilize his final season of eligibility to maximize his draft potential. That could mean a move to another team, as the loss of Athan Kaliakmanis is a huge hit to the team's assing attack.
DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Held to one catch in loss Strong gathered in 1 of 2 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 42-9 loss against Ohio State.
Impact A bad showing from Athan Kaliakmanis had a negative effect on his receivers, and Strong's low number was the most noticeable. The 6-3 junior is an NFL-caliber wideout who may make the jump after his junior year, although a final year of eligibility with another team is also a distinct possibility. His future with the Scarlet Knights is unclear, but we'll know more of his intentions after this week's finale against Penn State.
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three TD catches in winn Strong had five receptions (on six targets) for 88 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 35-20 victory over Maryland.
Impact Strong took back top honors in the wideout room with a superior performance. KJ Duff has been the recent top producer, but Strong has NFL-caliber skills and should be a top contender for draft consideration once he leaves the program.
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Maryland vs. Rutgers Short Highlights 🔥

Maryland vs. Rutgers Short Highlights 🔥
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Antwan Raymond runs for 240 yards in Rutgers' 35-20 win over Maryland

Antwan Raymond rushed for a career-high 240 yards and Athan Kaliakmanis passed for four touchdowns to keep Rutgers’ post-season hopes alive in a 35-20 win over Maryland on Saturday
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press
Maryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights | FOX College Football

Maryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights | FOX College Football
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Ian Strong catches 14-yard TD for third of the game, extending Rutgers' lead over Maryland

Ian Strong catches 14-yard TD for third of the game, extending Rutgers' lead over Maryland
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Athan Kaliakmanis finds Ian Strong on the run for 45-yard TD, giving Rutgers lead over Maryland

Athan Kaliakmanis finds Ian Strong on the run for 45-yard TD, giving Rutgers lead over Maryland
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Grabs six catches in loss Strong caught 6 of 14 targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 35-13 loss versus Illinois.
Impact Strong has lost ground as Rutgers' receiving leader to KJ Duff, but he'll still be strongly considered at the next level. The junior has all the necessary skills to make the jump, so he may declare his intentions once Rutgers' lost season concludes.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again

Luke Altmyer threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 88 yards to lead Illinois to a 35-13 victory Saturday over Rutgers
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press
Playing in Week 10 Strong (undisclosed) is playing in Saturday's game at Illinois, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact The Rutgers-Illinois game's first snap included Strong. This 2025 season, he has 37 receptions (on 55 targets) for 543 yards (14.7 averaged per reception) and two touchdowns.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
On field and in uniform for warmups Strong (undisclosed) is on the field and in uniform for Rutgers' pregame warmups, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact Fonseca's update indicates that there is at least an adequate chance Strong can go at Illinois. It may not be a strong chance, considering he was in uniform and warmed up before Week 9's Rutgers-Purdue game before ultimately sitting out. Strong has several 100-plus-yard games under his belt, so Rutgers having him available against a top Illinois team is crucial.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 10 Strong (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Illinois.
Impact Week 10 may mark Strong's second straight absence, considering he did not play Rutgers' previous game, at Purdue. The wide receiver's next chance to return would come Nov. 8 against Maryland. With at least 100 receiving yards in four of his 2025's six games, Strong being out would be a big deal.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
DNP Saturday Strong did not play in Saturday's 27-24 win over Purdue.
Impact Strong did not see the field despite going through warmups ahead of kickoff. It seems he was close to being able to play and should have a good shot to return next week versus Illinois.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers cashes in on late fumble, knocks off Purdue 27-24

Jai Patel’s 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Rutgers a 27-24 victory over Purdue
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press
Labeled game-time call by HC Head coach indicated on Big Ten Network that Strong (undisclosed) is a game-time decision, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact Strong was in uniform for warmups, which is a good sign, but it doesn't sound like a guarantee he will take part in the action. It will be a risk to include him in lineups Saturday, but there's plenty of reward as well, as Strong has four 100-yard receiving efforts on the ledger this season.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
In uniform and warming up Strong (undisclosed) is in uniform for warmups ahead of Saturday's clash with Purdue, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact Strong was deemed questionable on the availability report, but his participation in warmups is certainly a good sign for the Scarlet Knights. Assuming the junior wideout gives it a go, he'll look to add to an impressive resume to date that includes four efforts north fo 100 receiving yards.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Strong (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Purdue, per the Big 10 availability report.
Impact Strong, who was injured in Week 8 and forced to leave the game early, is questionable for Saturday's game just two hours before kickoff. He's been electric this season, catching 37 passes for 543 yards and two touchdowns this season, so his status for Week 9 is very important to the Scarlet Knights.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs only one catch Strong (undisclosed) gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 56-10 loss versus Oregon.
Impact Strong is an NFL-caliber receiver and Athan Kaliakmanis' favorite target, but the Oregon defense harassed both players all day. Strong was specifically target by Oregon's secondary, and Kaliakmanis' lack of protection didn't help matters. Strong will try to bounce back against Purdue this week.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to locker room Strong headed to the locker room during Saturday's game against Oregon due to an undisclosed injury, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Strong is a game-changing presence in Rutgers' passing game, so his absence should be a huge deal if he's unable to return to action. If that's the case, KJ Duff, DT Sheffield and Ben Black would be in line for more looks in the passing game.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to locker room Strong headed to the locker room during Saturday's game against Oregon due to an undisclosed injury, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Strong is a game-changing presence in Rutgers' passing game, so his absence should be a huge deal if he's unable to return to action. If that's the case, KJ Duff, DT Sheffield and Ben Black would be in line for more looks in the passing game.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Oregon looks to get back on track against Rutgers in 1st game between the schools

No. 8 Oregon and quarterback Dante Moore will look to get back on track against Rutgers on Saturday in the first game between the schools
OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press
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