The 1964 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.

In their fifth season under head coach John F. Bateman, the Scarlet Knights compiled a 6–3 record, won the Middle Three Conference championship, and outscored their opponents 149 to 115.

Garth Weber, Werner Fentrop and Jerry Sertek anchored the defensive line.

The Rutgers "Golden Nuggets" ended the 1964 season ranked 20th overall in total defense.

[4][5] The Scarlet Knights played their home games at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, across the river from the university's main campus in New Brunswick.