Rutgers 1986 season
Record
5-5-1
Points for
221
Points against
189
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Boston College | W | 11-9 |
| 3 | vs |  Kentucky | T | 16-16 |
| 4 | vs |  Cincinnati | W | 48-28 |
| 5 | at |  Syracuse | W | 16-10 |
| 6 | at |  Penn State | L | 6-31 |
| 8 | vs |  Florida | L | 3-15 |
| 9 | vs |  Army | W | 35-7 |
| 10 | at |  Louisville | W | 41-0 |
| 11 | vs |  West Virginia | L | 17-24 |
| 12 | at |  Pittsburgh | L | 6-20 |
| 13 | vs |  Temple | L | 22-29 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1986 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Rutgers record in 1986?
Rutgers went 5-5-1 in the 1986 regular season.