{"id":51080,"date":"2023-09-16T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=51080"},"modified":"2023-09-15T20:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T00:29:07","slug":"scarlet-out-at-shi-stadium-rutgers-vs-virginia-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/09\/16\/scarlet-out-at-shi-stadium-rutgers-vs-virginia-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Scarlet Out at SHI Stadium \u2013 Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you believe that home team advantage is a contributing factor to a game\u2019s performance, then you may be envious of Rutgers right now. The Scarlet Knights are home for the third consecutive week, preparing to face the Virginia Tech Hokies.<\/p>\n

Game Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Date: September 16, 2023<\/p>\n

Time: 3:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: SHI Stadium \u2013 Piscataway, NJ<\/p>\n

TV\/Streaming: Big Ten Network \/ FUBO \/ Fox Sports App<\/p>\n

Rutgers is promoting this week\u2019s game as a Scarlet Out. Fans are encouraged to show up on the banks in scarlet-colored attire. What\u2019s the incentive? Well, fans are being promised treats throughout game day like celebrity guests, a pregame flyover by the New Jersey State Police, light shows, and more.<\/p>\n

Can Rutgers\u2019 Defense Hold Up Against Virginia Tech\u2019s Offense? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thus far, Rutgers\u2019 defense has held strong performances. However, it’s still very early in the season and head coach Greg Schiano<\/a> is not yet at the point where he can confidently say they can withstand their performance. Luckily for them, and not so much for Brent Pry<\/strong> and the Hokies, Virginia Tech\u2019s offense will be missing some key players this Saturday.<\/p>\n

Last week against Purdue, wide receiver Ali Jennings<\/a> suffered a lower leg injury from a collision with a fellow teammate. To add salt to the wound that is losing Jennings, the Hokies have a few more key players who are questionable to play this weekend. The players in question on the offensive side are starting quarterback Grant Wells<\/a> and wide receiver Jaylin Lane<\/a>. If Lane sits this game out, the Hokies will be down their top two wide receivers.<\/p>\n

While this worries Pry and the rest of the Hokie\u2019s football team, it brings light to the Dark Side \u2013 the name Rutgers\u2019 defense has given themselves. Rutgers\u2019 defense has done a solid job in their first two games of containing their opponents. Defensive tackle Mayan Ahanotu<\/a> spoke up in an interview this week about the Dark Side\u2019s mindset going into this week\u2019s game. \u201cSomething we talk about all the time is executing,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u201cKnowing your job and chopping your job, and so we really embody that on our defensive side. We take that to heart. \u2026It\u2019s really just chopping your job and when that play comes to you being able to make it when it comes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schiano\u2019s mantra for the team is \u2018CHOP\u2019 and their tagline is appropriately \u2018keep chopping\u2019. \u2018CHOP\u2019 was born way back in 2006, during Schiano\u2019s first reign at Rutgers. Since his return, it’s clear this message continues to make an impact on Rutgers\u2019 current generation.<\/p>\n

Aaron Young is Expected to Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Scarlet Knights were without a key member of their offensive team for the first two games of the season; running back Aaron Young<\/a>. Young was reported to be at a near full recovery<\/a> last week but did not participate in the game against Temple. His return this week would be a great advantage to Rutgers\u2019 offense.<\/p>\n

The chemistry between Gavin Wimsatt<\/a> (quarterback) and Kyle Monangai<\/a> (running back) has kept Rutgers strong in Young\u2019s absence. Going into week three, Monangai has been the team\u2019s strongest-performing running back this season. His rushing stats include 42 attempts, 214 yards, and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n

No Word on Naseim Brantley\u2019s Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Prior to the game against Temple, commotion rose around one of Rutgers\u2019 newest transfers, Naseim Brantley<\/a>. The wide receiver has missed the first two games due to an undefined issue with the NCAA<\/a>. No updates have been given on his situation this week so it is presumed we will not be seeing Brantley in the wide receiver line up this week.<\/p>\n

With Rutgers\u2019 offense and defense looking strong and the Hokie\u2019s depth being at a disadvantage, things are looking good for the Scarlet Knights in week three.<\/p>\n

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\"virginia<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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