| Year: | 1983 |
| Team: | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 3–8 |
| Head Coach: | Frank R. Burns |
| Hc Year: | 11th |
| Off Coach: | Dick Curl |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Rutgers Stadium Giants Stadium |
The 1983 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 11th and final season under head coach Frank R. Burns, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 3–8 record while competing as an independent and were outscored by their opponents 258 to 195.[1] [2] The team's statistical leaders included Jacque LaPrarie with 1,275 passing yards, Albert Smith with 572 rushing yards, and Andrew Baker with 857 receiving yards.[3]