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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
In 1869 the students established a tradition of quality football programs, competitiveness and school spirit which continues at Rutgers, the birthplace of intercollegiate football. The Rutgers game also continued 125 years of historical moments, outstanding athletes and memorable triumphs.
In 1913, coach George Foster Sanford began a tradition of success among Rutgers coaches in their inaugural year. He then flirted with two perfect seasons. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights outscored opponents by an average of 44-3 in 1915 and 33-2 in 1917. Sanford, a member of Rutgers’ Hall of Fame, also helped to introduce Rutgers to the New York metropolitan area, playing games at the Polo Grounds against teams like Notre Dame, Nebraska, Louisiana State and West Virginia.
Harman, however, was replaced by former coach Harry Rockafeller during World War II. His tenure included an 8-1 season in 1947 when Rutgers, dominated by WWII veterans, registered a combined record of 27-7 from 1945-48.
In 1973, Frank Burns took the reins of Rutgers football and became the most successful Rutgers coach ever by building teams recognized for fundamentals and defense.
Over the next five seasons, Burns’ teams won at least seven games each season, including a five-season stretch from 1975-79 when Rutgers’ winning percentage was .803 with a record of 45-11.
The 1994 season celebrated not only the 125 years of college football, but also the return of the newly-renovated and expanded Rutgers Stadium. A new stadium has been quite a different setting than that of the first college football game played 130 years ago.
Rutgers Football Classifications (NCAA started classification in 1937)
1937-1945 NCAA College Division (Small College)
1946-1972 NCAA University Division (Major College)
1973-1977 NCAA Division I
1978-20XX NCAA Division I-A
Rutgers Conference Affiliations:
1869-1945 Independent
1946-1951 Middle Three Conference
1952-1957 Independent
1958-1961 Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation
1962-1972 Independent
1973-1977 Division I Independent
1978-1990 Division I-A Independent
1991-20XX Conferencia Big East
Rutgers 2006 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| September 2 | at North Carolina | 3:30 PM ET |
| September 9 | Illinois | 12:00 PM ET |
| September 16 | Ohio | 3:30 PM ET |
| September 23 | Howard | TBA |
| September 29 | at South Florida | 8:00 PM ET |
| October 14 | at Navy | 1:30 PM ET |
| October 21 | at Pittsburgh | TBA |
| October 29 | Connecticut | 8:00 PM ET |
| November 9 | Louisville | 7:30 PM ET |
| November 18 | at Cincinnati | 12:30 PM ET |
| November 25 | Syracuse | TBA |
| December 2 | at West Virginia | TBA |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Roster