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Rutgers vs Virginia Tech
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 5 | Virginia Tech leads |
 Virginia Tech Hokies | 12 |
Meetings since 1920: 17. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Rutgers has won the last 2 meetings.
5-11 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
2-8 Last 10
21-37 Avg score
12 Longest Virginia Tech win run
Biggest Rutgers win 35-16 in 2023, a 19-point margin.
Biggest Rutgers loss 0-50 in 2001, a 50-point margin.
Every Rutgers vs Virginia Tech meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rutgers win | Blacksburg | 26-23 |
| 2023 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 35-16 |
| 2012 * | Virginia Tech win | Neutral | 10-13 |
| 2003 | Virginia Tech win | Piscataway | 22-48 |
| 2002 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 14-35 |
| 2001 | Virginia Tech win | Piscataway | 0-50 |
| 2000 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 0-49 |
| 1999 | Virginia Tech win | Piscataway | 20-58 |
| 1998 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 7-47 |
| 1997 | Virginia Tech win | Piscataway | 19-59 |
| 1996 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 14-30 |
| 1995 | Virginia Tech win | Piscataway | 17-45 |
| 1994 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 34-41 |
| 1993 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 42-49 |
| 1992 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 50-49 |
| 1953 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 20-13 |
| 1920 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 19-6 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Rutgers perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1920.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1920, 12-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Rutgers and Virginia Tech meet.
How to watch Rutgers vs Virginia Tech
When Rutgers and Virginia Tech are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Rutgers radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Rutgers vs Virginia Tech time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Rutgers this season
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Rutgers vs Virginia Tech: the essentials
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (Power 4). Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1920, 12-5. Across 17 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Rutgers vs Virginia Tech head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Rutgers Scarlet Knights team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Virginia Tech against the whole conference, see Virginia Tech vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rutgers and Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1920, 12-5. The two programs have met 17 times on record.
How can I watch Rutgers vs Virginia Tech?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Rutgers and Virginia Tech in the same conference?
No. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten. Virginia Tech plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.