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