Virginia Tech Hokies 16–35 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 35–16 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 16, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights rolled past Virginia Tech Hokies 35–16 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 185.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kyron Drones — 79.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Da'Quan Felton — 6 rec, 84.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.122/play) vs Virginia Tech (-0.075/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	3	6	6	16
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	12	0	12	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Rutgers
Q1TD
KMKyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kyle Monangai rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 30 yards
Rutgers
Q2TD
GWGavin Wimsatt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Gavin Wimsatt rushes 34 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q2TD
CDChristian Dremel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Gavin Wimsatt pass to Christian Dremel for a touchdown (4 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
DFDa'Quan Felton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Kyron Drones pass to Da'Quan Felton for a touchdown (39 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Bhayshul Tuten rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
KMKyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Kyle Monangai rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
KMKyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Kyle Monangai rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 185.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.76 EPA
Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -5.45 EPA

Rushing

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 79.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 143.0 yds · 3 TD +0.46 EPA
Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

Da'Quan Felton (Virginia Tech) — 6 rec · 84.0 yds +1.45 EPA
Dae'Quan Wright (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Christian Dremel (Rutgers) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +1.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	36	52.8%	185	1	-0.08	-2.76
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	16	43.8%	46	1	-0.34	-5.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	Rutgers
Plays	71	50
EPA / play	-0.075	+0.122
Total EPA	-5.32	+6.12
Success rate	46.5%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.077	-0.340
Rush EPA / play	-0.073	+0.340
Yards	321	302

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia Tech	2	3	-4.55	Fumble
Q1	Rutgers	1	19	+2.44	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	6	11	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	3	-2	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	8	34	-0.69	Missed FG
Q1	Rutgers	3	9	-1.18	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	4	16	-2.16	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	3	8	-1.59	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	14	57	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	Rutgers	4	60	+4.53	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	1	0	-3.54	Interception
Q2	Rutgers	3	5	-2.26	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	29	+0.34	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	8	35	+2.77	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	1	0	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	4	19	-0.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Fumble (-5.65 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+4.39 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Kyle Monangai rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Stephen Gosnell for 10 yards (4th & 8) (+4.0 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Da'Quan Felton for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+2.9 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Field goal missed (-2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (35–16) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 185.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.122 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Virginia Tech Hokies 16, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 16–35.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520243.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) led passers with 185.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Tech Hokies at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.