They got their first point on the board last weekend courtesy of a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.
Defeats to AFC Wimbledon, Accrington Stanley and Sheffield Wednesday followed a problematic pre-season.
Rovers, who face rivals Rotherham United on Saturday, have scored just one goal in six league and cup games this term with injuries to key attacking players stunting the progress of Richie Wellens' new-look side.
So where are Rovers and their League One rivals predicted to finish after the opening four games of the season?
Here, we take a look at what the experts at FiveThirtyEight are saying ahead of another frantic season in the third tier of English football.
FiveThirtyEIght use a complex ratings system to simulate match outcomes and formulate a predicted table which is updated after every match. For more details click HERE.

9. 16th - Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town are predicted to finish 16th in League One on 58 points according to the data experts. Photo: Lewis Storey

10. 15th - Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley are predicted to finish 15th in League One on 60 points according to the data experts. Photo: Gareth Copley

11. 14th - Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic are predicted to finish 14th in League One on 62 points according to the data experts. Photo: Pete Norton

12. 13th - Gillingham
Gilingham are predicted to finish 13th in League One on 63 points according to the data experts. Photo: Justin Setterfield


