1997 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

The 1997 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Terry Shea, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 0–11 record, were outscored by opponents 496 to 191, and finished in last place in the Big East Conference. The team's statistical leaders included Mike McMahon with 1,259 passing yards, Jacki Crooks with 758 rushing yards, and Walter King with 445 receiving yards.

1997 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football
ConferenceBig East Conference
Record0–11 (0–7 Big East)
Head coach
  • Terry Shea (2nd season)
Offensive coordinatorTerry Shea (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorRod Sharpless (2nd season)
Home stadiumRutgers Stadium
1997 Big East Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 21 Syracuse $  6 1   9 4  
No. 23 Virginia Tech  5 2   7 5  
Pittsburgh  4 3   6 6  
West Virginia  4 3   7 5  
Miami (FL)  3 4   5 6  
Temple  3 4   3 8  
Boston College  3 4   4 7  
Rutgers  0 7   0 11  
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll
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