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Rutgers Offensive Assistant Leaves for Michigan State
John McNulty to join Spartans as quarterbacks coach
Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:15pm
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Rutgers offensive assistant John McNulty is expected to leave the Scarlet Knights and join the Michigan State coaching staff as their new quarterbacks coach, per a report. McNulty has served three separate stints on the Rutgers coaching staff, including a stint as offensive coordinator where he oversaw one of the best offenses in program history.
Why it matters
McNulty's departure is a significant loss for Rutgers, as he is considered one of the most experienced and accomplished members of the coaching staff. His departure comes at a critical time for the Scarlet Knights as they look to build on a strong 2025 season.
The details
During his time at Rutgers, McNulty served as wide receivers coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach. In 2007, he was the play caller for a Rutgers offense that featured a 3,000-yard passer, 2,000-yard rusher, and two 1,000-yard receivers - a feat never before accomplished in FBS. McNulty has also coached at the NFL level with several teams, including the Jaguars, Titans, Cardinals, Buccaneers, and Chargers.
- McNulty first joined the Rutgers coaching staff in 2004.
- He served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2007-2008.
- McNulty returned to Rutgers in 2018-2019 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
- He spent the 2025 season as the assistant wide receivers coach at Rutgers.
- McNulty is now expected to join Michigan State's staff as their new quarterbacks coach in 2026.
The players
John McNulty
A veteran college and NFL coach who has served three separate stints on the Rutgers coaching staff, including as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Mike Teel
The 3,000-yard passer McNulty coached at Rutgers in 2007.
Ray Rice
The 2,000-yard rusher McNulty coached at Rutgers in 2007.
Kenny Britt
One of the two 1,000-yard receivers McNulty coached at Rutgers in 2007.
Tiquan Underwood
One of the two 1,000-yard receivers McNulty coached at Rutgers in 2007.
What’s next
McNulty's departure leaves a significant hole on the Rutgers coaching staff that will need to be filled as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
McNulty's departure is a significant loss for Rutgers, as he was one of the most experienced and accomplished members of the coaching staff. His ability to coordinate a historically productive offense in 2007 demonstrates his coaching acumen, and his departure is a blow to the Scarlet Knights as they look to build on their strong 2025 campaign.
