Virginia Tech vs Rutgers: Live Updates, Score, Stats, and Highlights From Today's Week Two Matchup
This game will not be easy, highlighted by the spread, but both teams certainly have a chance in this matchup. Players like Kyron Drones, Kyle Monangai, and Dorian Strong highlight this game where there will be stars flying all across the field.
If Rutgers wins this game, they prepare for a season where they shoot to become one of the best teams in the Big Ten and take down Virginia Tech in a strong non-conference game; if Virginia Tech wins this game, they solidify themselves as one of the best teams in the ACC and get themselves back on track before ACC conference play starts.
Pre-Game
Virginia Tech Football's flag bearers were announced. Linebacker Jaden Keller will bear the flag of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Offensive lineman Braelin Moore will bear the flag of the State of Virginia, and defensive lineman Kelvin Gilliam will bear the flag of the United States of America.
𝓕𝓵𝓪𝓰 𝓑𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓻𝓼: Rutgers 👏#ThisIsHome pic.twitter.com/2riaJAFGUg
— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 21, 2024
Layth Ghannam is out, and will not play against Rutgers.
Layth Ghannam is medically unavailable for today's game. #Hokies
— Damien Sordelett (@DamienSordelett) September 21, 2024
Keli Lawson is dressed and will presumably play against Rutgers.
Some more injury updates, Bhayshul Tuten, Ali Jennings, and Xavier Chaplin all seem to be ready to play against the Scarlet Knights.
First Quarter
The game kicks off, and it's a touchback as Virginia Tech gets the ball to start the game.
Sam Brumfield sacks Athan Kaliakmanis and the Hokies force a three-and-out, Hokies will start the drive at their own 21-yard line.
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— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 21, 2024
Due to Virginia Tech's blunder, Rutgers scores a touchdown with Kyle Monangai, taking a 7-0 lead over the Hokies.
Touchdown, Rutgers. Kyle Monangai scores from the 1-yard line.
— David Cunningham (@therealdcunna) September 21, 2024
Early special teams gaffe for #Hokies (fumbled punt) turns into seven points for the Scarlet Knights. Virginia Tech will get the ball back with 7:41 in Q1.
Another touchdown. Rutgers takes the lead 14-0 with less than a minute left in the first quarter, Samuel Brown punched it in for the Knights' score.
First quarter ends, Hokies have the ball, 14-0 Rutgers.
Second Quarter
Bhayshul Tuten walks into the end-zone untouched, Hokies recoup seven points, Rutgers still leads 14-7.
Virginia Tech forces a 4th and 8 out of the Rutgers offense, Jai Patel misses the kick and the Hokies will take over in a 14-7 ball game.
The Hokies get no points off of the Knights' missed field goal, as the Hokies punt to Rutgers.
Rutgers fumble the ball nearing the end-zone, Jaden Keller recovers the ball and the Hokies are set to take over.
Rutgers 16-7, Kyron Drones is taken down in the end-zone as he limps gingerly off of the field.
The score remains unchanged as the Hokies enter halftime. 16-7.
Third Quarter
Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis vomits on the field.
Samuel Brown V finishes off the Knights' drive with a touchdown to start off the second half, Rutgers 23-7.
Virginia Tech forces a turnover-on-downs at their own 1 yard-line, the Hokies will take over deep in their own territory.
Rutgers' field goal is no good, and the Hokies take over with a lot of points left to go.
End of the quarter, Rutgers 23-7.
Fourth Quarter
Rutgers punts to start the fourth quarter, and Jaylin Lane returns it to the Rutgers' 38 yard-line, the Hokies have life.
Bhayshul Tuten scores, Xavier Chaplin is down on the play, but the Hokies chip away at the Knights' lead, 23-13, awaiting the PAT.
Chaplin will be carted off the field with his head in his hands, very unfortunate to see. The eam surrounded him with love and the Louisville fans cheered as Chaplin was able to walk on his own power to the cart.
The 2-point conversion is good! Hokies trail by 8.
Bhayshul Tuten leads the Hokies' drive and caps off the drive with a touchdown, and Kyron Drones' pass to Stephen Gosnell for the two-point conversion ties the game 23-23.
Athan Kaliakmanis's pass to Ian Strong advances the Hokies 63 yards to the Virginia Tech 12 yard-line.
Jai Patel's kick is good after missing his two previous tries in the game, Rutgers leads 26-23.
Kyron Drones pass is intercepted. One minute and twenty-six seconds left on the clock for the Knights.
That will do it, Knights take down the Hokies 26-23.
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