1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

The 1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in 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.[1][2] 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.[3]

1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football
ConferenceIndependent
1971 record4–7
Head coach
CaptainWilliam Donaldson, Sam Picketts, Larry Robertson
Home stadiumRutgers Stadium

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 18at LafayetteL 7–13
September 25at PrincetonW 33–18
October 2CornellL 17–31
October 9LehighL 14–35
October 16at DelawareL 7–48
October 23ColumbiaL 16–17
October 30at BucknellL 13–14
November 6at ArmyL 17–30
November 13Holy CrossW 14–13
November 20ColgateW 28–16
November 27Morgan StateW 27–8

References

  1. "1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. "Rutgers Yearly Results (1970-1974)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  3. "1971 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
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