Rutgers Scarlet Knights football statistical leaders
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Scarlet Knights represent Rutgers University–New Brunswick in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference.
Although Rutgers began competing in intercollegiate football in 1869,[1] records from before the 1940s are often incomplete and inconsistent, and are often not included in these lists. However, when available, as in the case of Homer Hazel, the players can appear on the lists.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
Since 1957, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Scarlet Knights have played in nine bowl games since then.
These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.
^"Rutgers' Rice exploits Army's defense, sets 2 school records". ESPN.com. November 9, 2007. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023.
^"Rice runs for 225 as Rutgers upends Pitt, stays unbeaten". ESPN.com. October 21, 2006.[dead link]
^"Rutgers snaps three-game losing streak vs. Uconn". ESPN.com. October 22, 2005.[dead link]
^ abc"Gavin Wimsatt". ESPN.com.
^"Rutgers 48, Navy 27". ESPN.com. September 27, 2003.[dead link]
^"Rutgers 48, UMass 21". ESPN.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
^ ab"Bo Melton". ESPN.com.
^"Mohamed Sanu catches record 16 passes for 176 as Rutgers rolls". ESPN.com. September 24, 2011.[dead link]
^"Rutgers' Mohamed Sanu sets record in win over Army". ESPN.com. November 12, 2011.[dead link]
^"Giovani Bernard helps sloppy UNC overcome Rutgers". ESPN.com. September 10, 2011. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023.
^"Carmody's late field goal lifts Cardinals over Scarlet Knights". ESPN.com. November 29, 2007. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023.
^"WVU moves to 16-0 at home against Rutgers". ESPN.com. October 4, 2008.[dead link]
^"Rice paces Rutgers' blowout with 184 yards, 3 TDs on ground". ESPN.com. August 30, 2007.[dead link]
^ ab"Isaiah Pead's 5 TD passes power Cincy past Rutgers". ESPN.com. November 21, 2010.[dead link]
^"UConn denies Rutgers a share of Big East title". ESPN.com. November 26, 2011.[dead link]
^"Teel's 359 yards lead Rutgers to fifth straight win, rout of Army". ESPN.com. November 22, 2008.[dead link]
^"Ross' 80-yard run gives Maryland 46-41 win over Rutgers". ESPN.com. November 28, 2015.
^"Carroo catches 3 TDs as Rutgers overcomes distractions". ESPN.com. September 5, 2015.
^"No. 4 Michigan State edges Rutgers on Scott's late TD". ESPN.com. October 10, 2015.
^"Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
^"Rutgers vs. Maryland Box Score". ESPN.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
^"Temple vs. Rutgers Box Score". ESPN.com. September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.