| Year: | 1984 |
| Team: | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 7–3 |
| Head Coach: | Dick Anderson |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Off Coach: | Dick Curl |
| Oc Year: | 2nd |
| Def Coach: | Otto Kneidinger |
| Dc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Rutgers Stadium Giants Stadium |
The 1984 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Dick Anderson, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 7–3 record while competing as an independent and outscored their opponents 213 to 155.[1] [2] The team's statistical leaders included Eric Hochberg with 1,909 passing yards, Albert Smith with 869 rushing yards, and Andrew Baker with 533 receiving yards.[3]