1972 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football | |
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Middle Three champion
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Conference | Middle Three Conference |
1972 record | 6–5 (2–0 Middle Three) |
Head coach | John F. Bateman (13th year) |
Home stadium | Rutgers Stadium |
The 1972 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1972 college football season. In their 13th and final season under head coach John F. Bateman, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 7–4 record. The team won the Middle Three Conference championship and outscored their opponents 290 to 171. The team's statistical leaders included Leo Gasienica with 1,409 passing yards, J. J. Jennings with 1,262 rushing yards, and Tom Sweeney with 369 receiving yards.