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The 1976 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1976 NCAA Division I football season.In their fourth season under head coach Frank R. Burns, the Scarlet Knights compiled a perfect 11–0 record while competing as an independent, outscored their opponents 287 to 81, and were ranked No. 17 in the final AP Poll.
The February 2, 1976, Princeton–Rutgers matchup had an Associated Press 15th-ranked Princeton hosting a fifth-ranked Rutgers in Jadwin Gym. [22] In its recap of the game, The New York Times described the Princeton offense : "Down by only 2 points with 11½ minutes to go, Coach Pete Carril of Princeton ordered a weaving, ballhandling slowdown ...
This is a list of seasons completed by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football program since the team's conception in 1869. The program competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Scarlet Knights have participated in over 1,400 officially sanctioned games, including 11 bowl games. [1]
4Q, 7:21: Michigan State scores its second touchdown Aidan Chiles hits Vellis for a five-yard touchdown pass and it's now 34-14 Rutgers. 4Q, 10:55: Rutgers expands its lead to 34-7
4Q, 10:57: Sam Brown scores on a 37-yard run Rutgers had third-and-4 but Brown took the handoff and rumbled 37 yards for a touchdown. It's 21-10 Scarlet Knights.
Sam Brown scores his first touchdown of the season as Rutgers football begins turning game into a rout Kaliakmanis hits running back Sam Brown for a 34-yard touchdown pass to put Rutgers up 31-7 ...
In the late 1970s, Rutgers football, led by coach Frank R. Burns, showed the nation its capabilities with an undefeated record in 1976 (11–0). That year included Rutgers star defensive tackle, Nate Toran, who finished his career with 52 sacks including 17 in 1976.
Rutgers said in a statement Wednesday that Sellers died Tuesday night but did not provide details. Sellers scored 2,399 points and had 1,115 rebounds for the Scarlet Knights from 1972-76.