American college football season
The1974 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team representedRutgers University in the1974 NCAA Division I football season . In their second season under head coachFrank R. Burns , the Scarlet Knights compiled a 7–3–1 record. Rutgers outscored opponents 244 to 146.[ 1] The team's statistical leaders included Bret Kosup with 1,070 passing yards, Curt Edwards with 889 rushing yards, and Mark Twitty with 314 receiving yards.[ 2]
The Scarlet Knights played their home games atRutgers Stadium inPiscataway, New Jersey , across the river from the university's main campus inNew Brunswick, New Jersey .
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 atBucknell W 16–14 4,500 [ 3] September 28 atPrinceton T 6–6 26,000 [ 4] October 5 atHarvard W 24–21 11,000 [ 5] October 12 Lehigh W 37–16 17,500 [ 6] October 19 atWilliam & Mary L 15–28 13,000 [ 7] October 26 Air Force Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 20–3 18,000 [ 8] November 2 Connecticut Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 7–9 12,500 [ 9] November 9 atLafayette W 35–0 7,500 [ 10] November 16 Boston University Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 6–0 13,500 [ 11] November 23 Colgate Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 62–21 11,000 [ 12] November 30 atHawaii L 16–28 16,308 [ 13] Homecoming
1974 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons 1 used as alternate venue (1976–1992, 1994–1996), and primary (1993)National championship seasons in bold