The 2004 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 2004 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

The Scarlet Knights were led by fourth-year head coach Greg Schiano and played their home games at Rutgers Stadium.

They were a member of the Big East Conference.

They finished the season 4–7, 1–5 in Big East play to finish in a tie with Temple for last place.

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