Rutgers DL Zaire Angoy gets extra year of eligibility

TL;DR

Rutgers defensive lineman Zaire Angoy has been granted a sixth year of eligibility for 2026 after petitioning the NCAA due to a redshirt in 2021. Head coach Greg Schiano confirmed the news, expressing relief and joy for Angoy.

Key points

Zaire Angoy granted sixth year of eligibility for 2026
Petitioned NCAA due to redshirt in 2021
Head coach Greg Schiano confirmed the news
Angoy has played in 25 games over two years
Started 11 games at defensive tackle last season

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 01: Rutgers Scarlet Knights DL Zaire Angoy (55) during a college football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 1, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rutgers received a major boost on the depth chart this weekend. Defensive lineman Zaire Angoy received approval for a sixth year of eligibility in 2026. He petitioned the NCAA for an extra year due to a redshirt used in 2021. Angoy has been practicing with the team but did not hear until recently that his request was granted. Greg Schiano shared the news during a recent press conference and spoke about his feelings during the process. “I was starting to sweat, because he’s been practicing the whole spring, but I didn’t have confirmation,” Schiano said. “It’s legal for him to do that. But I don’t have confirmation that he’s going to be cleared for the fall. And literally, we just got it the other day. And to see the joy on his face and the weight come off his shoulders, those are some of the little rewarding things you get as a head coach. You don’t get a lot of them, but that was fun. And I went to find him. As soon as I found out, I hunted him down in the hallway. It was cool.” Angoy has improved each year at Rutgers since being recruited as part of the Class of 2025. He started 11 games at defensive tackle last season and will be in the mix to battle for a spot once again. Angoy has played in 25 games over the last two years.

Q&A

Why did Zaire Angoy receive an extra year of eligibility?

Zaire Angoy received an extra year of eligibility due to a redshirt he used in 2021, which he petitioned the NCAA for.

How many games has Zaire Angoy played at Rutgers?

Zaire Angoy has played in 25 games over the last two years at Rutgers.

What did Greg Schiano say about Zaire Angoy's eligibility confirmation?

Greg Schiano expressed relief and joy upon confirming Angoy's eligibility, noting the rewarding nature of such moments for a head coach.