As pictured above, construction crews are working hard putting the final touches on the first phase of the Rutgers Stadium expansion, which is scheduled to be completed on time for next Monday's season opener between Rutgers and Fresno State. 

The Blog will have more later today on the Knights and Bulldogs, but for now, here are a few links: 

The main story in today's paper advancing next week's opener. 

A sidebar with a few quotes from different players with different vantage points on the game.