Hokie ClubVirginia Tech football will be traveling up to New Jersey to face Rutgers on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
The Hokies and Scarlet Knights have a history dating back to 1920, however, this will be the first matchup between the teams since 2012. Tech currently leads the series 12-3.
Read below for a closer look at the two's history with Tech's Series Snapshot, driven by AAA.
MOST RECENT MATCHUP
Dec. 28, 2012 – Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10 (Orlando, Fla.)
Tech secured a thrilling overtime victory, defeating Rutgers 13-10 in the Russel Athletic Bowl after a late-game tie in the fourth quarter. Tech's defense held Rutgers to only 196 yards of offense, including a game-changing 32-yard interception return by safety Antone Exum, which set up the Hokies only touchdown to tie it up. This game marked the fewest yards gained by a Tech opponent in 2012. The Hokies also racked up three sacks against Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova and forced a couple of turnovers. On the other side of the ball, Tech quarterback Logan Thomas completed a 32-yard pass to receiver Dyrell Roberts, followed by a 25-yard completion to fellow receiver Corey Fuller. These two plays set up a pivotal 25-yard field goal by Cody Journell, shortening the Rutgers lead to 10-3. Heading into overtime, the Hokies defense prevented the Scarlet Knights from reaching the endzone, and Journell knocked in a 22-yard field goal to win the game.
RB Tony Gregory makes a play in space.
Rover Kyshoen Jarrett tackles Rutgers' Jawan Jamison
LB Ronny Vandyke chases down QB Gary Nova
DB Detrick Bonner and LB Jack Tyler celebrate stop.
LATEST AWAY MATCHUP
Oct. 4, 2003 – Virginia Tech 48, Rutgers 22 (Piscataway, NJ)
Looking back at the last game played in New Jersey, Tech entered the contest ranked fourth in the nation and convincingly defeated Rutgers 48-22. The Hokies offense got off to a hot start, scoring 34 points in the first half, with quarterback Bryan Randall connecting with Chris Shreve for 28-yard and 45-yard touchdowns on back-to-back scores. On defense, safety Jimmy Williams ran back a 55-yard pick-six right before halftime as Tech scored 41 points unanswered. Big plays were the constant theme of the outing, and running back Cedric Humes put a stamp on that theme with a 35-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter.
QB Bryan Randall throws pass vs. Rutgers
WR Chris Shreve runs for a touchdown
S Jimmy Williams returns interception
RB Cedric Humes breaks loose for TD