*Rutgers all time record on opening day from 1869-2020 is 80-61-10. Their all time record for their first home game is 106-35-10.
*From 1869-2020, Rutgers has played 1,374 games – the second most football games ever played and first among Division I Football Bowl Subdivision teams. According to College Football Data Warehouse, they trail Pennsylvania (1,406) and recently passed Yale (1,351).
*Rutgers all-time record prior to the 2021 season stood at 656 wins, 674 losses and 44 ties.
*The first Rutgers cannon firings was 90 years ago during the 1931 season. The current cannon (Class of ’49 Cannon) was first used 50 years ago this October 23rd. There have been three cannons over 90 years. Four if you include the “guest” cannon used at Giants Stadium games.
*Greg Schiano is the fifth Rutgers head coach to hold the job twice. The others were: Harvey Harman (1938-42, 46-55); Harry “Rocky” Rockefeller (1927-30, 42-45); Oliver “Od” Mann (1903, 05); and William “Double Dutch” Van Dyck (1897, 99).
*Rutgers has played 176 different opponents since 1869. The cancelled game with the Monmouth Hawks in 2020 would have added a 177th. Army is thought to have played the most opponents somewhere approaching 200.
*The undefeated 1961 team was 60 years ago this season
*The undefeated 1976 team was 45 years ago this season.
*The first bowl winning team of 2006 was 15 years ago this season.
*75 years ago this December 12th: WCTC (1450 AM and 98.3 FM), New Brunswick goes on the air. Their first Rutgers football game was September 27, 1947. ChanTiCleer Broadcasting’s station manager was James L. Howe, Rutgers Class of 1932. WCTC’s call letters come from the former Rutgers mascot.
*100 years ago: Rutgers makes its first trip to the “Deep South” playing Georgia Tech before 20,000 at Grant Field. They also met Knute Rockne and Notre Dame at the Polo Grounds.
*150 years ago: Rutgers declines a Princeton challenge and 1871 becomes the only season without intercollegiate football.
*From 1869-2020, Rutgers has played 1,374 games – the second most football games ever played and first among Division I Football Bowl Subdivision teams. According to College Football Data Warehouse, they trail Pennsylvania (1,406) and recently passed Yale (1,351).
*Rutgers all-time record prior to the 2021 season stood at 656 wins, 674 losses and 44 ties.
*The first Rutgers cannon firings was 90 years ago during the 1931 season. The current cannon (Class of ’49 Cannon) was first used 50 years ago this October 23rd. There have been three cannons over 90 years. Four if you include the “guest” cannon used at Giants Stadium games.
*Greg Schiano is the fifth Rutgers head coach to hold the job twice. The others were: Harvey Harman (1938-42, 46-55); Harry “Rocky” Rockefeller (1927-30, 42-45); Oliver “Od” Mann (1903, 05); and William “Double Dutch” Van Dyck (1897, 99).
*Rutgers has played 176 different opponents since 1869. The cancelled game with the Monmouth Hawks in 2020 would have added a 177th. Army is thought to have played the most opponents somewhere approaching 200.
*The undefeated 1961 team was 60 years ago this season
*The undefeated 1976 team was 45 years ago this season.
*The first bowl winning team of 2006 was 15 years ago this season.
*75 years ago this December 12th: WCTC (1450 AM and 98.3 FM), New Brunswick goes on the air. Their first Rutgers football game was September 27, 1947. ChanTiCleer Broadcasting’s station manager was James L. Howe, Rutgers Class of 1932. WCTC’s call letters come from the former Rutgers mascot.
*100 years ago: Rutgers makes its first trip to the “Deep South” playing Georgia Tech before 20,000 at Grant Field. They also met Knute Rockne and Notre Dame at the Polo Grounds.
*150 years ago: Rutgers declines a Princeton challenge and 1871 becomes the only season without intercollegiate football.
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