The Scarlet Knights have flat-lined since 2006 when they cracked the top 10 of the polls and appeared to have arrived. Yes, they have won three straight bowls and are in the midst of a 13-2 stretch, but Rutgers hasn’t beaten a true quality opponent this season. Thursday night at home against a ranked South Florida is the chance to legitimize themselves to the nation.

- Kristian R. Dyer