Fordham at Rutgers

Saturday, October 24, 1953

Fordham beat Rutgers 40–⁠13. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Rutgers led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayFordham4–⁠5 in 1953
40
HomeRutgers2–⁠6 in 1953
13

FinalHigh 69°F, low 40°FAttendance 9,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Rutgers 57% to win. Fordham won as Elo’s underdog.

Rutgers leads 7–⁠3 in 10 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1954Fordham 13, Rutgers 7
1953Fordham 40, Rutgers 13
1951Rutgers 13, Fordham 7
1949Rutgers 35, Fordham 14
1948Rutgers 28, Fordham 19
1947Rutgers 36, Fordham 6

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