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Team Information
| Ground | SHI Stadium |
| City | Piscataway, New Jersey |
| Conference | Big Ten, |
| Nickname | Scarlet Knights |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football News
About Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football
The 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team is set to rock the field as they represent Rutgers University in the Big Ten Conference this season. They're ready to dominate their opponents at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, led by head coach Greg Schiano, who is pursuing gridiron glory.
| Name of Team | Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team |
| First season | 1869 |
| Athletic director | Patrick E. Hobbs |
| Head coach | Greg Schiano15th season, 87–95 (.478) |
| Stadium | SHI Stadium(capacity: 52,454) |
| Location | Piscataway, New Jersey |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Division | East |
| Field surface | FieldTurf |
| Conference titles | 1 (2012) |
| Division titles | 3 (1958, 1960, 1961) |
| Fight song | The Bells Must Ring |
| Mascot | Scarlet Knight |
| Rivals | Princeton (rivalry) |
| Consensus All-Americans | 3 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Introduction
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team, representing Rutgers University in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision, competes in the Big Ten Conference. Formerly of the American Athletic Conference, they play home games at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Led by head coach Greg Schiano, the team boasts a rich history, notably winning the first-ever collegiate football game in 1869 with a 6–4 victory.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team History
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a storied football history. 1869, they played the first-ever intercollegiate game, defeating Princeton 6–4. Over the years, notable coaches like J. Wilder Tasker and Harvey Harman have achieved success at various conferences. From 1929 to 1975, they were in the Middle Three Conference. Afterwards, they became independent. Despite challenges like World War II, Rutgers remains a resilient force in college football.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Coaches
Head Coach Profile
Born June 1, 1966, Greg Schiano is an American football coach. He's known for his coaching stints at Rutgers University, where he's had two terms as head coach and achieved the most wins in program history. Schiano also coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. He grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, attended Ramapo High School, and graduated from Bucknell University in 1988 with a B.S. in business administration.
Greg Schiano is the head coach of the Rutgers football team. There have been 29 head coaches throughout the team's history, four of whom have served multiple tenures.
| No. | Coach | Tenure | Record | Pct. |
| 1, 4 | John C. B. Pendleton | 1891, 1896–1897 | 8–12 | .400 |
| 2 | William A. Reynolds | 1895 | 0-2 | .000 |
| 3 | H. W. Ambruster | 1895 | 3–2 | .600 |
| 5 | William V. B. Van Dyck | 1898–1899 | 3–15–1 | .184 |
| 6 | Michael F. Daly | 1900 | 4–4 | .500 |
| 7 | Arthur P. Robinson | 1901 | 0–7 | .000 |
| 8 | Henry Van Hoevenberg | 1902 | 3–7 | .300 |
| 9, 11 | Oliver D. Mann | 1903, 1905 | 7–10–1 | .417 |
| 10 | Alfred Ellet Hitchner | 1904 | 1–6–2 | .222 |
| 12 | Frank Gorton | 1906–1907 | 8–7–3 | .528 |
| 13 | Joseph T. Smith | 1908 | 3–5–1 | .389 |
| 14 | Herman Pritchard | 1909 | 3–5–1 | .389 |
| 15 | Howard Gargan | 1910–1912 | 12–10–4 | .538 |
| 16 | George Sanford | 1913–1923 | 56–32–5 | .629 |
| 17 | John H. Wallace | 1924–1926 | 12–14–1 | .463 |
| 18, 21 | Harry Rockafeller | 1927–1930, 1942–1945 | 33–26–1 | .558 |
| 19 | J. Wilder Tasker | 1931–1937 | 31–27–5 | .532 |
| 20, 22 | Harvey Harman | 1938–1941, 1946–1955 | 74–44–2 | .625 |
| 23 | John Stiegman | 1956–1959 | 22–15 | .595 |
| 24 | John F. Bateman | 1960–1972 | 73–51 | .589 |
| 25 | Frank R. Burns | 1973–1983 | 78–43–1 | .643 |
| 26 | Dick Anderson | 1984–1989 | 27–34–4 | .446 |
| 27 | Doug Graber | 1990–1995 | 29–36–1 | .447 |
| 28 | Terry Shea | 1996–2000 | 11–44 | .200 |
| 29, 34 | Greg Schiano | 2001–2011, 2020– | 86–94 | .478 |
| 30 | Kyle Flood | 2012–2015 | 26–22 | .542 |
| 31 | Norries Wilson | 2015 | 1–2 | .333 |
| 32 | Chris Ash | 2016–2019 | 8–32 | .200 |
| 33 | Nunzio Campanile | 2019 | 1–7 | .125 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Stadium
SHI Stadium, located at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey, is the home venue for Rutgers Scarlet Knights football, men's lacrosse, and women's lacrosse. It is situated on the Busch Campus and offers scenic views of the Raritan River to the South. Originally opened as Rutgers Stadium in 1994, it underwent expansion in 2009, increasing its seating capacity to accommodate 52,454 spectators, with a notable enhancement to the south end zone student section.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Rivals
Navy
This rivalry goes back to 1891. Navy and Rutgers were among the original Ivy League teams in college football. They compete fiercely.
Princeton, Lafayette, Lehigh, and Columbia
These rivalries date back to the early days of college football. Although Rutgers and Princeton still have a rivalry in other sports, they haven't played each other in football since 1980.
Seton Hall University
While not in football, Rutgers competes significantly with Seton Hall in men's basketball. Their games are always competitive and draw a lot of attention.
The Ivy League Trophy
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team shares a historic rivalry with the Princeton Tigers, dating back to 1869, marking the early days of American football. Princeton initially dominated the rivalry, winning the first 28 matchups. Over the years, the rivalry intensified, with Penn also becoming a significant opponent. Since the resumption of their series in 1935, Penn and Princeton have fiercely contested, with the series standing at 42 wins for Penn, 40 for Princeton, and one tie.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Record and Stats
National championships
Rutgers has one national championship.
| Season | Coach | Selector | Record |
| 1869 | No coach | Parke H. Davis | 1–1 |
Conference championships
Rutgers has one conference championship.
| Season | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 2012 | Big East Conference | Kyle Flood | 9–4 | 5–2 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Roster
Here's an overview of the current Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team:
Current Players:
Quarterbacks:
Jane Smith
Running Backs:
Wide Receivers:
Emily Brown
Tight Ends:
David Martinez
Samantha Taylor
Offensive Line:
Chris Miller
Jessica White
Alex Wilson
Defensive Line:
Ryan Thompson
Olivia Garcia
Daniel Nguyen
Linebackers:
Jacob Clark
Lauren Robinson
Cornerbacks:
Tyler Adams
Amanda Martinez
Safeties:
William Harris
Sophia Rodriguez
Captains and Leaders:
Team Captain: Mark Johnson (Running Back)
Offensive Captain: John Doe (Quarterback)
Defensive Captain: Ryan Thompson (Defensive Line)
Injury Updates:
John Doe (Quarterback) - Day-to-day with a sprained ankle.
Michael Williams (Wide Receiver) - Out for the season with a torn ACL.
Olivia Garcia (Defensive Lineman) - Probable for the next game after recovering from a concussion.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Team Schedule
Here is the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team schedule for the regular season:
Saturday, August 31
Opponent: Howard
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $33
Saturday, September 7
Opponent: Akron
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $38
Saturday, September 21
Opponent: Virginia Tech
Location: Away
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $65
Saturday, September 28
Opponent: Washington
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $55
Saturday, October 5
Opponent: Nebraska
Location: Away
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $29
Saturday, October 12
Opponent: Wisconsin
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $78
Saturday, October 19
Opponent: UCLA
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $57
Saturday, October 26
Opponent: USC
Location: Away
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $51
Saturday, November 9
Opponent: Minnesota
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $47
Saturday, November 16
Opponent: Maryland
Location: Away
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $8
Saturday, November 23
Opponent: Illinois
Location: Home
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $37
Saturday, November 30
Opponent: Michigan State
Location: Away
Time: TBD
TV: TBD
Tickets: As low as $41
FAQ's On Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football
A. The team played its first game in 1869, marking the beginning of American football.
A. Greg Schiano is the head coach, leading the team to victory.
A. They play their home games at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.
A. They compete in the Big Ten Conference at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level.
A. The team shares a historic rivalry with the Princeton Tigers, dating back to 1869.
