The 1897 Rutgers Queensmen football team was an American football team that represented Rutgers University during the 1897 college football season. The 1897 Rutgers team compiled a 2–7 record and was outscored by opponents by a combined total of 128 to 38.[1]John C. B. Pendleton was the team's coach, and F. K. W. Drury was the team captain.