The Chop - A Rutgers Football Podcast

In a special episode of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson analyze the hiring of Kirk Ciarrocca as Rutgers offensive coordinator.

In a special signing day episode of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman take a closer look at the 2023 recruiting class. Plus, recruiting analyst Bobby Deren from 247 Sports joins the show.

In this episode of The Chop, we end a disappointing RU season and look ahead to a crucial offseason for the Scarlet Knights. We take a look at the QB position, including a new recruit to the program, discuss what to do at offensive coordinator and talk about how to navigate the portal and recruiting. 

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson recap an ugly loss to Penn State. Plus, a preview of the game against Maryland. Can Rutgers end the season with some positivity? 

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson recap the disappointing loss to Michigan State and preview the game against Penn State. Frank Bodani from the York Daily Record joins the show with a Nittany Lions scouting report. 

Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson discuss Rutgers' loss to Michigan and Gavin Wimsatt's up-and-down performance. Plus, they preview the Scarlet Knights' upcoming game against Michigan State with insight from Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press.

Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson recap Rutgers' loss to Minnesota and discuss the season-ending injury to Sam Brown. And Gavin Wimsatt will start again against Michigan. Is now the right time to begin the Wimsatt Era?

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to the win over Indiana. Plus, they debate if Noah Vedral should be the starter and make predictions for the road test at Minnesota. 

This week on The Chop, Rutgers is fresh off a bye and preparing to play Indiana at home. Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman, Steve Edelson and Indiana Athletics beat writer from the Indianapolis Star and Bloomington Herald-Times, Dustin Dopirak, preview the contest. 

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to the firing of offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson and discuss what it might mean for Rutgers moving forward.

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman, and Steve Edelson share their thoughts on the scuffle at the end of the Ohio State game and make predictions for Rutgers vs. Nebraska. 

This week on the Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson recap a disappointing loss to Iowa and look ahead to the challenge of facing Ohio State. Joey Kaufman, Ohio State beat writer from the Columbus Dispatch, joins the show for a closer look at the Buckeyes. 

After a way-too-close victory over Temple, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson look ahead to the prime time game against Iowa. Plus, Kennington Lloyd Smith III, Iowa beat writer for the Des Moines Register, stops by the show for a closer look at the Hawkeyes.

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson reveal their big takeaways from the blowout win over Wagner. Plus predictions for Saturday as Rutgers travels to Philly to take on Temple. 

This week on The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to the win over Boston College and try to make sense of the quarterback situation ahead of the game against Wagner. 

In the first episode of the second season of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson get you ready for the 2022 Scarlet Knights' season. As training camp ends, we make our predictions for the game vs. Boston College and the entire rest of the season.

On the second training camp episode of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman answer listener questions about everything going on at practice.

The Chop kicks off the 2022 season with a special training camp episode. Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman take a closer look at the quarterback competition and other key position battles. 

In the final episode of the Spring season of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman react to the Scarlet-White Spring game and take a look ahead to the NFL Draft.

In episode 6 of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman preview Friday's Scarlet-White Spring game with a closer look at the quarterbacks and linebackers.

In episode 5 of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman take a look at the wide receivers and running backs a week away from the Spring game.

In episode four of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman take a closer look at the offensive line. Plus, how are the QBs and running backs performing in Spring practice?

In episode 3 of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman recap a competitive week of practice for the Scarlet Knights. Plus, a closer look at the defensive line and coach Marquise Watson.

In episode 2 of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman recap Rutgers' pro day, discuss new players on the offensive side of the ball and learn more about the Scarlet Knights' new defensive coordinator.

In episode 1 of the Spring edition of The Chop, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman recap day 1 of Spring practice for the Scarlet Knights including coaching changes, the QB situation and offensive line depth.

In the finale of season one of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to signing day and the Rutgers class of 2022. Bobby Deren from 247 Sports and ScarletNation.com joins the show for an in-depth look at the newest Scarlet Knights.

In episode 15 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Steve Edelson and Chris Iseman wrap up a disappointing end to the 2021 season. Plus a look at who is leaving and who is coming back and outlooks and predictions for the 2022 campaign.

In episode 14 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Steve Edelson and Chris Iseman preview Rutgers vs. Maryland. The Scarlet Knights need a win to punch their ticket to a bowl game. Can they get it done?

Chris Iseman, Steve Edelson and guest host Dave Rivera highlight everything the Scarlet Knights did right against Indiana, and what it will take for them to have a strong showing at Penn State. Frank Bodani from The York Daily Record joins the show to give us a closer look at the Nittany Lions. Plus all our predictions.

In episode 12 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson put the the ugly loss to Wisconsin in the past, discuss some key injuries and preview the game against Indiana. Dustin Dopirak from the Bloomington Herald-Times and Indianapolis Star also stops by the program for an in-depth look at the Indiana Hoosiers.

In episode 11 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to Rutgers' season-saving win over Illinois. Plus, a look at Gavin Wimsatt's big play and Noah Vedral's toughness. Also, a preview of the game against a tough Wisconsin team.

In episode 10 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Steve Edelson and Chris Iseman look at Rutgers coming out of a bye week, discuss possible waning fan excitement surrounding the program and preview the game vs. Illinois.

With Rutgers on a bye week, Ryan Ross and Chris Iseman caught up with Eric LeGrand to get his thoughts on the state of the program and coach Greg Schiano.

In episode 8 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson discuss what Rutgers needs to fix as the Scarlet Knights prepare to hit the road to take on Northwestern.

In episode 7 of the chop, Ryan Ross, Steve Edelson and Chris Iseman look at areas Rutgers needs to clean up as they prepare to take on undefeated Michigan State. Also, listen to sound clips from Greg Schiano as he discusses not moving past the Ohio State embarrassment too quickly. Finally, Rainer Sabin from the Detroit Free Press joins the show for a closer look at the Spartans.

In episode 6 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson discuss the positives and negatives from Rutgers' first loss of the season to Michigan. Plus, Joey Kaufman from the Columbus Dispatch joins the show for a closer look at the Ohio State Buckeyes.

In episode 5 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to Rutgers' 3-0 start and some unfortunate player suspension news. Plus, Michael Cohen from the Detroit Free Press joins the show for a closer look at the Michigan Wolverines.

In this week's show, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson highlight areas Rutgers needs to improve after last week's win over Syracuse. Plus, Kevin Tresolini from DelawareOnline.com joins the show for an in-depth look at the Blue Hens.

In episode 3 of The Chop, Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson review the pros and cons of Rutgers' win over Temple. Plus, an in-depth look at Gavin Wimsatt's arrival to the program and predictions for Rutgers vs. Syracuse.

Game week is finally here and Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Rutgers vs. Temple in the first game of the season. Plus, we hear clips from head coach Greg Schiano and quarterback Noah Vedral and make bold predictions for game one of the 2021 season.

In the debut episode of The Chop, hosts Ryan Ross, Chris Iseman and Steve Edelson react to Greg Schiano's comments on the offensive line, highlight top returning players and newcomers, predict Rutgers' wins and losses and outline realistic goals for the 2021 campaign.

Coming this fall, a must-listen podcast for every Rutgers football fan. From interviews and analysis to recruiting and predictions, The Chop has what Scarlet Knights fans need to stay in the game.