American college football season
The 1972 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season . In their 13th and final season under head coach John F. Bateman , the Scarlet Knights compiled a 7–4 record. The team outscored its opponents 290 to 171.[ 1] [ 2] The team's statistical leaders included Leo Gasienica with 1,409 passing yards, J. J. Jennings with 1,262 rushing yards, and Tom Sweeney with 369 receiving yards.[ 3]
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 .
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 16 at Holy Cross L 14–24 15,520 [ 4] September 23 Lehigh W 41–13 11,000 [ 5] September 30 at Princeton L 6–7 22,000 [ 6] October 7 at Cornell L 22–36 10,000 [ 7] October 14 at Lafayette W 21–7 10,000 [ 8] October 21 Army Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 28–35 20,000 [ 9] October 28 at Columbia W 6–3 3,275 [ 10] November 4 Connecticut Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 21–13 10,000 [ 11] November 11 Boston University Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 51–7 7,500 [ 12] November 18 Morgan State Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 37–14 7,500 [ 13] November 25 Colgate Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 43–13 9,000 [ 14] Homecoming
1972 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Pos. # Name Class DT 74 Steve Allen Jr
Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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