1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football 125 Independent 4–7 John F. Bateman 12th William Donaldson Sam Picketts Larry Robertson Rutgers Stadium The 1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their 12th season under head coach John F. Bateman, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 4–7 record and were outscored by their opponents 243 to 193.1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1971-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Leo Gasienica with 1,148 passing yards, Larry Robertson with 405 rushing yards, and Bob Carney with 351 receiving yards.1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 12, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/rutgers/1971.html The Scarlet Knights played their home games at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, across the river from the university's main campus in New Brunswick. Schedule 1971 small college AP Eastern y y y September 18 @ Lafayette Fisher Field Easton, PA L 7-13 6,000–7,500 Rutgers Drops Opener to Lafayette, 13-7 Ken O'Brien September 19, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70810307/1971-lafayette-rutgers/ Attendance figure in "Writer Returns to Victory" by John Bruns on p. B15. Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Lafayette) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/342/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 16, 2024 September 25 @ Princeton Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ (rivalry) W 33-18 27,000 Rutgers Upsets Princeton, 33 to 18, in College Football's Oldest Rivalry Al Harvin The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 26, 1971 S5 October 2 Cornell Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 17-31 15,000 Cornell Grinds Out Win over Rutgers Kenny Van Sickle October 4, 1971 22 The Ithaca Journal Ithaca, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70821854/1971-cornell-rutgers/ October 9 Lehigh Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 14-35 12,000 Lehigh Continues Hex over Rutgers, 35-14 Bob Kurland October 10, 1971 C7 The Sunday Record Hackensack, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70827625/1971-lehigh-rutgers/ October 16 @ No. 1 Delaware Delaware Stadium Newark, DE L 7-48 16,709 Delaware Henpecks Scarlet Knights, 48-7 John Bruns October 17, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70832374/1971-delaware-rutgers/ October 23 Columbia Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 16-17 12,000 Linebacker Saves Lions, 17-16 Larry Fox October 24, 1971 152 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55895527/1971-columbia-rutgers October 30 @ Bucknell Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 13-14 10,400 Bisons Bull Past Rutgers John Bruns October 31, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70837754/1971-bucknell-rutgers/ November 6 1:30 p.m. @ Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY L 17-30 39,841 Cadets Crumble Rutgers, 30-17 Norm Miller November 7, 1971 171 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70840766/1971-rutgers-army/ November 13 Holy Cross Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 14-13 8,500 Holy Cross! Rutgers Finally Nails a Win Ken O'Brien November 14, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70842181/1971-rutgers-hc/ November 20 Colgate Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 28-16 10,500 Jennings Hero in Rutgers Win Bill Shannon November 21, 1971 C5 The Sunday Record Hackensack, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70843512/1971-colgate-rutgers/ Attendance figure in Rutgers, 28-16 November 21, 1971 D9 The Arizona Republic Phoenix, Ariz. November 27 Morgan State Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 27-8 9,000–10,000 First Urban Classic: Rutgers Bests Morgan Ken O'Brien November 28, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70846172/1971-rutgers-morgan/ Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Morgan State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/446/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association March 17, 2024 Schedule/Results (1971 Rutgers) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130903 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 28, 2025 Roster 1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights f 22 Sr Bill Donaldson FB 10 Jr Leo Gasienica QB y 36 So Jim Jennings RB 14 Sr Jack Rabuck WR 74 Sr Steve Allen DT 11 Jr John Pace K *John F. Bateman References Rutgers Category:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football seasons Rutgers Scarlet Knights football