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Recap - Scarlet Knights Defeat Virginia Tech 26-23

Ian Strong inflicted damage on the Virginia Tech secondary, receiving 110 yards as Rutgers defeated the Hokies 26-23 at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field.

Rutgers won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 45.5.

Kyle Monangai rushed for 84 yards, while Samuel Brown V added 60 yards in the win. Ian Strong and Dymere Miller added 110 and 98 receiving yards respectively.

Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 122 yards for Virginia Tech, while Kyron Drones added 60 yards. Kyron Drones threw for 137 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Jaylin Lane and Da'Quan Felton had 38 and 27 yards respectively.

Virginia Tech was outgained by Rutgers 422-320 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 25-14 by the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 39:23-20:37 split in that important category.

Next game, Rutgers takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For Virginia Tech, they head on the road to face Miami-FL.