1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football Independent 7–3 Dick Anderson 1st Dick Curl 2nd Otto Kneidinger 1st Rutgers StadiumGiants Stadium The 1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team was an American football team that represented Rutgers University as an independent during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Dick Anderson, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 7–3 record and outscored their opponents by a total of 213 to 155.1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1984-schedule.html The Scarlet Knights gained an average of 190.9 passing yards and 174.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they held opponents to 183.2 passing yards and 145.3 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: Passing. Quarterback Eric Hochberg completed 163 of 306 passes (53.3%) for 1,909 yards, nine touchdowns and seven interceptions. Rushing. Running back Albert Smith led the team with 869 rushing yards on 178 carries for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. Receiving. Wide receiver Andrew Baker led the team with 42 receptions for 533 receiving yards and three touchdowns.1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1984.html Scoring. Placekicker Tom Angstad led the team in scoring with 77 points (20 extra points and 19 field goals). Wide receiver Andrew Baker and tight end Alan Andrews were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as first-team players on the 1984 All-East football team. Five Rutgers players were named to the second team: running back Albert Smith, center Joe DiGilio, middle guard George Pickel, linebacker Tyronne Stowe, and defensive back Harold Young.All-East Football Team The Day December 13, 1984 36 https://books.google.com/books?id=vTdSAAAAIBAJ&dq=1984+All-East+football+team&pg=PA19&article_id=3248,2859749 The team played its home games at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Schedule 1984 AP y y September 8 at No. 11 Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA L 12–15 84,409 Kunda, John. "Penn State Struggles Past Rutgers 15–12". articles.mcall.com. September 9, 1984. Retrieved November 20, 2011.https://www.newspapers.com/article/scrantonian-tribune-lions-win-opener-15/166857384/ The Scrantonian Lions win opener, 15–12 September 9, 1984 February 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 15 Temple Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 10–9 16,784 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-defense-sparks-rutgers/166858222/ The Star-Ledger Defense sparks Rutgers September 16, 1984 February 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 22 at Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY W 19–0 41,810 Rutgers shocks Syracuse, 19–0 The Home News John Bruns September 23, 1984 D1, D2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-rutgers/166241917/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/press-and-sun-bulletin-rutgers-blanks-or/166832545/ The Sunday Press Rutgers blanks Orange September 23, 1984 February 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 Cincinnati Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 43–15 18,657 Rutgers pounds Cincinnati The Home News John Bruns September 30, 1984 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-rutgers/166241476/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-rutgers-revives-running-game/166817132/ The Record Rutgers revives running game September 30, 1984 February 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 at Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 14–27 58,010 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-unbeate/134609569/ The Sunday Home News Unbeaten 'Cats claw RU, 27–14 October 7, 1984 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 Army Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ W 14–7 Scarlet Knights rally, down Army The Home News John Bruns October 14, 1984 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-scarlet/166242076/ Newspapers.com October 20 Louisville<hc> Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 38–21 25,764 Scarlet Knights rip Louisville The Home News John Bruns October 21, 1984 D1, D10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-scarlet/166242289/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-standard-star-hochberg-smith-propel/166816475/ The Standard-Star Hochberg, Smith propel Rutgers past Louisville October 21, 1984 February 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 at No. 11 Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA L 23–35 32,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-bc-flips-rutgers-3523-as/166927622/ Courier-Post BC flips Rutgers, 35–23 as Flutie nears record October 28, 1984 February 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 No. 19 West Virginia Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ W 23–19 25,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-big-day-for-scarlet-knights/139865861/ The Record Big day for Scarlet Knights November 11, 1984 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 Colgate Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 17–7 22,217 Rutgers Triumphs over Colgate; Knights Misfire but Take 17-7 Win John Bruns November 18, 1984 D1 The Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57171355/1984-colgate-rutgers/ Roster 1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights f Jr Eric Hochberg Eric Hochberg (American football) QB y So Harry Swayne OT y Sr Jacque LaPrarie S y So Tyronne Stowe LB y *Dick Anderson 2015-12-20 References Rutgers Category:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football seasons Rutgers Scarlet Knights football