On Saturday, Rutgers football (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-2, 0-0 ACC), 35-16. It is the third consecutive season under head coach Greg Schiano that Rutgers has started with three straight wins.
The Scarlet Knights leaned on their junior running back Kyle Monangai, rushing for 143 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. Also, quarterback Gavin Wimsatt contributed a career-high 87 yards and his second rushing touchdown of the season. Wimsatt also connected with senior wide receiver Christian Dremel for a touchdown, recording his third throwing touchdown of the season.
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— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) September 16, 2023
Rutgers showed their true identity on Saturday, controlling the clock and playing tough defense. The Scarlet Knights forced two turnovers against the Hokies, with junior defensive lineman Wesley Bailey recording a fumble recovery and junior defensive back Flip Dixon recording an interception. Rutgers junior linebacker Tyreem Powell anchored the defense for the Scarlet Knights, leading the unit with 11 tackles.
Scroll below for the five takeaways from the Scarlet Knights’ 35-16 victory over Virginia Tech.
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