Total Yards
Rutgers302
Virginia Tech319
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Virginia Tech at Rutgers
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
16 - 35
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Passing Yards
Rutgers46
Virginia Tech190
Rushing Yards
Rutgers256
Virginia Tech129
Turnovers
Rutgers0
Virginia Tech2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Rutgers26:16
Virginia Tech33:44
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Game Story
Rutgers beats Virginia Tech 35-16
Rutgers defeated Virginia Tech 35-16 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 302-319 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 35-16. Kyle Monangai run for 19 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with {'seconds': 17, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 302 total yards, 256 rushing yards, and 46 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 319 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 190 through the air.
Rutgers converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Rutgers led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Monangai run for 55 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 19 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt run for 34 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 14-3 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Christian Dremel for 4 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 21-3 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Love 30 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Drones pass complete to Da'Quan Felton for 39 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-21 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 55 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 28-16 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-16
Rutgers defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
302-319
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
256
Rutgers averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
46
Rutgers averaged 2.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 302 | 319 |
| Passing Yards | 46 | 190 |
| Rushing Yards | 256 | 129 |
| First Downs | 14 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-16 | 19-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 26:16 | 33:44 |