Ian Strong News, Rumors, Updates - Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Tops century mark in loss Strong reeled in 7 of 15 targets for 124 yards during Friday's 38-19 loss against Washington.

Impact Strong continues to flash NFL-caliber play for the Scarlet Knights, forming part of a passing attack that is much stronger than the team's record would indicate. Despite the many losses, Athan Kaliakmanis is having a prolific season, and Strong is reaping the benefits. Through five games, Strong has amassed 36 catches for 557 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Williams Jr. has career highs in passing and rushing to lead Washington over Rutgers 38-19

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 402 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 136 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 38-19 win against Rutger...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Reels in five catches in loss Strong gathered in 5 of 8 targets for 46 yards during Saturday's 31-28 defeat against Minnesota.

Impact Strong's numbers regressed a bit in Week 5, with more production flowing to KJ Duff and DT Sheffield. Strong's productive year has made him the target of double-teaming by secondaries recently, and the Gophers put their best men on Strong during the loss. through four games, Strong has 413 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge night in defeat Strong caught 8 of 12 targets for 151 yards during Friday's 38-28 loss versus Iowa.

Impact Strong shed his injury tag before Friday night's game and turned in an impressive performance, including one drive where Athan Kaliakmanis target him almost exclusively. Strong is expected to be one of the first wide receivers off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, and his skills will be showcased with a skilled quarterback getting the ball to him. He has 24 catches for 367 yards and two touchdowns through four games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa vs. Rutgers | Short Highlights ⏳

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Gronowski runs for 3 TDs in Iowa's 38-28 win over Rutgers in Big Ten opening game

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski ran for three touchdowns and passed for 186 yards to lead the Hawkeyes to a 38-28 win over Rutgers in the Big Ten season-opener for both teams on Fr...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Expected to play vs. Iowa Strong (undisclosed) is expected to play against Iowa on Friday night, per Pete.

Impact The Scarlet Knights' top receiver is ready to roll against Iowa in Rutgers' Big Ten opener. After missing Week 3 against Norfolk State, Strong will look to continue a fantastic start to the season in which he's posted 16 catches for 216 yards and two scores through two games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Strong (undisclosed) is warming up for Rutgers ahead of the Scarlet Knights' clash with Iowa, per Brian Fonseca of NJ.com.

Impact Strong was deemed questionable on the injury report, but the wideout was spotted on the field pre-game warming up, meaning he's attempting to give it a go but will likely be a true game-time decision. The junior receiver has 16 catches for 216 yards and one touchdown this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Hawkeyes Strong (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Iowa.

Impact Strong missed the Scarlet Knights' win over Norfolk State last week, and he's not at risk of being out for back-to-back games. The reason for the starting wide receiver's absence from the field has been unknown, but he'll hopefully be healthy enough to play come kickoff. Strong has brought in 16 catches for 216 yards and two touchdowns across two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaliakmanis passes for 309 yards and a TD in Rutgers' 60-10 win over Norfolk State

Athan Kaliakmanis passed for 309 yards and a touchdown and Rutgers blocked two punts for TDs in a 60-10 win over Norfolk State

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 3 Strong (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Norfolk State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The reason for Strong's impending absence is unknown, but it gives Rutgers a big dent out wide going into Week 3. Strong led the Big Ten Conference in touchdown receptions last season and is tied for the most B10 catches this season. Ideally for Rutgers, the team gets him back just before it gets into conference action again by hosting Iowa on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Masterful total in blowout Strong hauled in 9 of 12 targets for 116 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-17 win against Miami (OH).

Impact Strong managed one of the best totals of the week in the FBS, going for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the rout. The junior now has 16 catches for 216 yards and two touchdowns which is good enough for third in the conference behind Hank Beatty and Makai Lemon.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Masterful total in blowout Strong hauled in 9 of 12 targets for 116 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-17 win against Miami (OH).

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaliakmanis passes for a career-high 4 TDs in Rutgers' 45-17 win over Miami (Ohio)

Athan Kaliakmanis passed for a career-best four touchdowns, leading Rutgers to a 45-17 win over Miami of Ohio on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Rutgers takes on Miami (OH)

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights match up against the Miami (OH) RedHawks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits century mark in victory Strong gathered in all seven targets for 100 yards during Thursday's 34-31 win versus Ohio.

Impact Although Strong failed to find the end zone, he racked up 100 receiving yards and was a fantastic target for Athan Kaliakmanis in the narrow win. Strong excelled with a few breakaway runs after the catch. After one game, the trio of Strong, KJ Duff and DT Sheffield looks like a very solid group of pass targets for Rutgers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaliakmanis passes for 252 yards and two TDs in Rutgers' 34-31 win over Ohio

Jai Patel kicked a 26-yard field goal with 11:11 to play, and Rutgers went on to a 34-31 victory over Ohio in the season-opener for both teams

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Rutgers hopes transfer portal brings depth to offensive line and bolsters decimated defense

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano brought in a program-record 19 players in the transfer portal this season, placing an emphasis on improving his defense and bolstering the offensive line

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Practicing this fall Strong was photographed in practice earlier this week, Andrew Mills of NJ.com reports.

Impact Strong was back practicing to start fall camp after being limited during spring practices. It's a welcome return for the junior after a productive season where he caught 43 passes for 676 yards and five touchdowns.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in spring practice Strong (unduisclosed) will be limited in Rutgers' spring practice, Chris Iseman of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Strong reportedly had surgery after the Scarlet Knights' season and that will limit his participation in spring ball. The wideout had a productive sophomore season in Piscataway, reeling in 42 catches for 668 yards and five scores. He figures to be Rutgers' top option at wideout in 2025, along with North Texas transfer DT Sheffield.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes off in bowl game Strong tallied five receptions (on 11 targets) for 105 yards during Thursday's 44-41 defeat versus Kansas State.

Impact Strong eclipsed the century mark in the receiving yards column for just the second time all season in the bowl game, amassing double-digit targets for the third time in the last four games. The sophomore figures to remain a big part of Rutgers' passing game again in 2025 after posting a career year in 2024 with 42 catches for 668 yards and five touchdowns.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD in regular-season finale Strong recorded four receptions (on eight targets) for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-14 victory over Michigan State.

Impact Strong caught the lone touchdown pass from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who threw just 22 passes as the Scarlet Knights ran roughshod over the Spartans in Week 14. The sophomore wideout still split the top target share with senior Dymere Miller, who also logged four catches on seven targets. These two clearly led Rutgers' passing game this regular season, though Strong logged just 20 fewer catches (37) despite logging 37 fewer targets (67). Rutgers will next play during the team's upcoming bowl game this postseason.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Week 13 Strong hauled in 6 of 11 targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-31 loss to Illinois.

Impact Strong secured a two-yard catch in the end zone before the end of the first half, marking his third straight game with a touchdown catch. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has fully spouted as a notable receiving threat, accruing 17 catches (on 32 targets) for 241 yards and three touchdowns over the last three weeks. He also logged more receptions and targets than senior and WR1 Dymere Miller, who caught three of 10 targets for 38 yards Saturday. Strong and Miller should continue to serve as the clear top-two receivers for quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who has thrown seven touchdowns to one interception over the last three weeks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another TD in Week 12 Strong totaled seven receptions (on 12 targets) for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-17 victory against Maryland.

Impact Strong scored for the second time in as many weeks, catching a 12-yard touchdown on the Scarlet Knights' first offensive series. The 6-foot-3 sophomore didn't make a huge impact over the first six games of the year, but he's benefitted from the Scarlet Knights' significant increase in the passing game over the last four weeks. Strong has accrued 14 catches (on 25 targets) for 246 yards and two touchdowns across his last three appearances. He also led the team in targets ahead of senior wideout and the team's leading receiver this year Dymere Miller (11). These two will likely continue to play significant roles in the passing game over the final two weeks of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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