Here are 5 defining plays that helped Rutgers football beat Virginia Tech

PISCATAWAY – It wasn’t an easy win for Rutgers football, but it was a win.

At 3-0, that’s all that matters for the Scarlet Knights.

“I think today the whole day was chopping, right?,” coach Greg Schiano said. “It was all about whether things go good, whether things go poorly, you can’t be thinking about the past and you can’t be focusing on the future.”

Schiano’s team beat Virginia Tech 35-16 Saturday at SHI Stadium, a victory that continued Rutgers’ undefeated start to the season.

Here are five plays that helped send the Scarlet Knights to the win:

Virginia Tech started with the ball and on its second offensive play, quarterback Kyron Drones fumbled at the Hokies 19.

Sep 16, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates during the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley Bailey recovered for Rutgers – the Scarlet Knights took advantage.

On their first offensive play, Kyle Monangai ran it into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns. It gave the Scarlet Knights an early lead and momentum that helped them take a 21-3 advantage by halftime.

Rutgers was up 7-3 early in the second quarter when Virginia Tech got called for roughing the passer on the first play of a Scarlet Knights drive at their own 25.

That gave Rutgers first-and-10 at its own 40. Gavin Wimsatt hit Christian Dremel delivered a beautiful pass to Christian Dremel on the left sideline. Dremel managed to make the catch despite being tightly defended.

The 23-yard gain gave Rutgers a first down at the Virginia Tech 37. Three plays later, Wimsatt ran up the middle 34 yards for a touchdown that put the Scarlet Knights up 14-3.

Flip Dixon’s interception

Right after Wimsatt scored on a 34-yard…

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Publish date : 2023-09-17 08:03:26

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