1962 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

The 1962 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach John F. Bateman, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 5–5 record, won the Middle Three Conference championship, and were outscored by their opponents 169 to 164.[1][2] The team's statistical leaders included Bob Yaksick with 502 passing yards, Bill Thompson with 405 rushing yards, and Bill Craft with 426 receiving yards.[3]

1962 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football
Middle Three champion
ConferenceMiddle Three Conference
1962 record5–5 (2–0 Middle Three)
Head coachJohn F. Bateman (3rd season)
CaptainTom Tappen, Tony Simonelli
Home stadiumRutgers Stadium

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 29at PrincetonL 7–15
October 6at ConnecticutL 9–15
October 13ColgateW 27–15
October 20at LehighW 29–12
October 27at PennW 12–7
November 3LafayetteW 40–0
November 10at DelawareL 6–23
November 17VillanovaL 12–34
November 24at ColumbiaW 22–6
December 1VirginiaL 0–41

References

  1. "1962 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. "Rutgers Yearly Results (1960-1964)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  3. "1962 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2016.


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