1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football Independent 5–6 Frank R. Burns 9th George DeLeone 1st Rutgers StadiumGiants Stadium The 1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University as an independent during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their ninth season under head coach Frank R. Burns, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 5–6 record while competing as an independent and were outscored by their opponents 208 to 139.1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1981-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Ralph Leek with 926 passing yards, Albert Ray with 679 rushing yards, and Andrew Baker with 356 receiving yards.1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1981.html Schedule y y September 5 at Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY W 29–27 38,715 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-rutgers-edges-orange-2/158210420/ The Buffalo News Rutgers edges Orange, 29–17 September 6, 1981 October 31, 2024 Newspapers.com September 12 Colgate Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 13–5 18,655 Rutgers Needs 2 FGs, 1 Bomb to Edge Colgate The Sunday Press Binghamton, N.Y. September 13, 1981 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54308430/1981-colgate-rutgers Newspapers.com September 18 vs. Virginia Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ W 3–0 22,816 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-kickers-give-undefeated-rutge/139769400/ The Sunday Record Kickers give undefeated Rutgers needed lift September 19, 1981 January 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 26 at Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH L 0–10 13,657 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-rutgers-jolted-100/158211596/ The Star-Ledger Rutgers jolted, 10–0 September 27, 1981 October 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 3 Cornell Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 31–17 10,125 Defense Gets Rutgers Attack Rolling for Win Chuck Newman October 4, 1981 9-F, 10-F The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56628700/1981-cornell-rutgers/ October 10 at Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY W 17–0 40,567 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-rutgers-wins-one-it-needed/158210176/ The Record Rutgers wins one it needed October 11, 1981 October 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 Temple Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 12–24 22,189 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-register-murphy-passes-owls-ov/158211828/ The Daily Register Murphy-passes Owls over Rutgers, 24–12 October 18, 1981 October 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 at No. 11 Alabama Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL L 7–31 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71529982/bama-varies-attack-and-buries-rutgers/ The Anniston Star Bama varies attack, and buries Rutgers October 25, 1981 February 19, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 No. 1 Pittsburgh Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ L 3–47 34,636 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-pittsburgh-proves-too/158211916/ Asbury Park Press Pittsburgh proves too much for Rutgers November 8, 1981 October 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 at West Virginia Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV L 3–20 44,395 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-west-vi/139761065/ The Home News West Virginia rips sputtering Scarlet November 15, 1981 January 28, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 at Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA L 21–27 16,500 Boston Coll. 27, Rutgers 21 The Hartford Courant November 22, 1981 C13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17505637/boston_coll_27_rutgers_21/ Newspapers.com Roster 1981 Rutgers Scarlet Knights f 31 Jr Joe Burke Joe Burke (running back) RB y 61 Jr Mike Flynn C 84 Jr Jed Karpinski WR Fr Jacque LaPrarie QB y 7 Jr Ralph Leek QB y 59 Sr Frank Naylor Frank Naylor (American football) C y 4 Jr Carl Howard CB y 62 Jr Bill Pickel DT y *Frank R. Burns George DeLeone(Defensive coordinator/linebackers coach) Greg Gigantino(Defensive line coach) References Rutgers Category:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football seasons Rutgers Scarlet Knights football