Rutgers football convincingly defeated Virginia Tech at home last season and aims to replicate that success during their current road game.
As the game progresses, the Scarlet Knights are holding a strong lead in the third quarter.
Stay updated here for scoring highlights and game developments.
3Q, 10:44: Sam Brown adds to Rutgers’ score with a five-yard touchdown run, marking his second touchdown of the game. The score is now 23-7 in favor of Rutgers.
2Q, 1:57: Rutgers increases its lead with a safety. Defensive player Wesley Bailey pressured Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones, resulting in a sack in the end zone during a third-and-8 situation. The score is 16-7 for Rutgers.
2Q, 13:00: Virginia Tech narrows the gap with a 23-yard touchdown run by Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten. The score is now 14-7 for Rutgers.
1Q, 0:41: Rutgers extends its lead to 14-0 after Sam Brown runs the ball in from three yards. This scoring drive began at the Rutgers 39 following a turnover on downs forced by defensive ends Jordan Thompson and Aaron Lewis.
1Q, 7:41: The Scarlet Knights take an early lead, going up 7-0 as Kyle Monangai scores on a one-yard run during a third-and-goal situation. The drive began at the Virginia Tech 31 due to a fumble recovery after Nasir Montgomery forced a fumble on a Hokies punt return.
In terms of player availability for today’s game, Rutgers has several players out, including linebacker Mohamed Toure and quarterback AJ Surace. Some key players are questionable, including linebacker Tyreem Powell and defensive end Wesley Bailey.
The game can be watched on the ACC Network or streamed online through services like Fubo or SlingTV.
Virginia Tech entered the season with high hopes, but they haven’t quite met those expectations yet. However, Rutgers has demonstrated a solid offense, and if they can maintain their ground game and the defense can contain Drones, their chances for a 3-0 record look promising. The predicted outcome for the game is Rutgers winning 27-17.
Looking ahead, here are Rutgers’ upcoming games for the 2024 season:
– Aug. 29: vs. Howard, W, 44-7
– Sept. 7: vs. Akron, W, 49-17
– Sept. 21: at Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m.
– Sept. 27: vs. Washington, 8 p.m.
– Oct. 5: at Nebraska, noon/3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
– Oct. 12: vs. Wisconsin, TBA
– Oct. 19: vs. UCLA, noon/3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
– Oct. 25: at USC, 11 p.m.
– Nov. 9: vs. Minnesota, TBA
– Nov. 16: at Maryland, TBA
– Nov. 23: vs. Illinois, TBA
– Nov. 30: at Michigan State, TBA
Virginia Tech’s 2024 schedule looks like this:
– Aug. 31: at Vanderbilt, L, 34-27 OT
– Sept. 7: vs. Marshall, W, 31-14
– Sept. 14: vs. Old Dominion, W, 37-17
– Sept. 21: at Rutgers, 3:30 p.m.
– Sept. 27: at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
– Oct. 5: at Stanford, TBA
– Oct. 17: vs. Boston College, 7:30 p.m.
– Oct. 26: vs. Georgia Tech, TBA
– Nov. 2: at Syracuse, TBA
– Nov. 9: vs. Clemson, TBA
– Nov. 23: at Duke, TBA
– Nov. 30: vs. Virginia, TBA
Stay tuned for more updates on Rutgers football as they face Virginia Tech and continue their season.