Rutgers Scarlet Knights football statistical leaders
Ray Rice holds Rutgers career and single-season records in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Scarlet Knights represent Rutgers University–New Brunswick in the NCAA's Big 10 Conference.
Although Rutgers began competing in intercollegiate football in 1869,[1] records from before the 1940s are often incomplete and inconsistent, and are often not included in these lists. However, when available, as in the case of Homer Hazel, the players can appear on the lists.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
- Since 1957, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
- The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
- Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Scarlet Knights have played in nine bowl games since then.
These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.
Passing
Passing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Mike Teel | 9,383 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Gary Nova | 9,258 | 2011 2012 2013 2014 |
3 | Ryan Hart | 8,482 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
4 | Scott Erney | 7,188 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
5 | Mike McMahon | 6,608 | 1997 1998 1999 2000 |
6 | Ray Lucas | 5,896 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
7 | Chas Dodd | 4,079 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
8 | Eric Hochberg | 3,825 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
9 | Bret Kosup | 3,613 | 1974 1976 1977 |
10 | Tom Tarver | 3,607 | 1989 1990 1991 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Mike Teel | 3,418 | 2008 |
2 | Ryan Hart | 3,154 | 2004 |
3 | Mike Teel | 3,147 | 2007 |
4 | Gary Nova | 2,851 | 2014 |
5 | Ryan Hart | 2,714 | 2003 |
6 | Gary Nova | 2,695 | 2012 |
7 | Scott Erney | 2,536 | 1989 |
8 | Chris Laviano | 2,247 | 2015 |
9 | Tom Savage | 2,211 | 2009 |
10 | Mike McMahon | 2,203 | 1998 |
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Passing touchdowns
Rushing
Rushing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Ray Rice | 4,926 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Terrell Willis | 3,114 | 1993 1994 1995 |
3 | J.J. Jennings | 2,935 | 1971 1972 1973 |
4 | Bruce Presley | 2,792 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
5 | Brian Leonard | 2,775 | 2003 2004 2005 2006 |
6 | Glen Kehler | 2,567 | 1975 1976 1977 1978 |
7 | Jacki Crooks | 2,434 | 1996 1997 1998 1999 |
8 | Bryant Mitchell | 2,286 | 1966 1967 1968 |
9 | Albert Smith | 2,269 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
10 | Henry Benkert | 2,124 | 1921 1922 1923 1924 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Ray Rice | 2,012 | 2007 |
2 | Ray Rice | 1,794 | 2006 |
3 | J.J. Jennings | 1,353 | 1973 |
4 | J.J. Jennings | 1,262 | 1972 |
5 | Terrell Willis | 1,261 | 1993 |
6 | Bryant Mitchell | 1,204 | 1968 |
7 | Curt Edwards | 1,157 | 1975 |
8 | Ray Rice | 1,120 | 2005 |
9 | Terrell Willis | 1,080 | 1994 |
10 | Jawan Jamison | 1,075 | 2012 |
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Rushing touchdowns
Receiving
Receptions
Receiving yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Kenny Britt | 3,043 | 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Tres Moses | 2,522 | 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
3 | Leonte Carroo | 2,373 | 2012 2013 2014 2015 |
4 | Andrew Baker | 2,268 | 1981 1982 1983 1984 |
5 | Mohamed Sanu | 2,263 | 2009 2010 2011 |
6 | Tim Brown | 2,257 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
7 | Marco Battaglia | 2,221 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
8 | Jim Guarantano | 2,065 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
9 | Clark Harris | 2,015 | 2003 2004 2005 2006 |
10 | Tiquan Underwood | 1,931 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 |
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Receiving touchdowns
Total offense
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[31]
Total offense yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Mike Teel | 9,173 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Gary Nova | 9,258 | 2011 2012 2013 2014 |
3 | Ryan Hart | 8,149 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
4 | Scott Erney | 7,320 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
5 | Mike McMahon | 6,793 | 1997 1998 1999 2000 |
6 | Ray Lucas | 6,643 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
7 | Ray Rice | 4,926 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 |
8 | Chas Dodd | 3,793 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
9 | Eric Hochberg | 3,731 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
10 | Bret Kosup | 3,670 | 1974 1976 1977 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Mike Teel | 3,345 | 2008 |
2 | Mike Teel | 3,098 | 2007 |
3 | Ryan Hart | 3,061 | 2004 |
4 | Scott Erney | 2,675 | 1989 |
5 | Gary Nova | 2,651 | 2012 |
6 | Ryan Hart | 2,538 | 2003 |
7 | Ray Lucas | 2,456 | 1995 |
8 | Mike McMahon | 2,400 | 2000 |
9 | Chris Laviano | 2,209 | 2015 |
10 | Scott Erney | 2,192 | 1988 |
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Total touchdowns
Defense
Interceptions
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Ints |
Year |
1 | John Pollock | 9 | 1968 |
2 | John Miller | 8 | 1969 |
| Tony Pawlik | 8 | 1973 |
4 | Bill Vigh | 7 | 1947 |
| Ed Jones | 7 | 1974 |
6 | Bill Austin | 6 | 1958 |
| Sam Chapman | 6 | 1970 |
| Bob Hynoski | 6 | 1978 |
| Bill Houston | 6 | 1982 |
| Bill Houston | 6 | 1983 |
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Ints |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Sam Mudie | 3 | 1961 | Colgate |
| John Pollock | 3 | 1968 | Colgate |
| Larry Clymer | 3 | 1970 | Colgate |
| Tony Pawlik | 3 | 1973 | Lafayette |
| Malik Jackson | 3 | 1992 | Virginia Tech |
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Tackles
Sacks
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Sacks |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Mike Pellowski | 4.0 | 1969 | Lafayette |
2 | Ryan D'Imperio | 3.0 | 2008 | South Florida |
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Kicking
Field goals made
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
FGs |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Tom Angstadt | 5 | 1984 | Cincinnati |
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Field goal percentage
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