Former Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis hit the transfer portal this offseason and stayed within the conference, heading to Rutgers. Things have gotten off to a hot start after picking up a marquee 26-23 nonconference win on the road over Virginia Tech to start 3-0 on the season.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Sam Brown lined up to the right of Athan Kaliakmanis, his eyes focused on the end zone in front of him. The Rutgers running back ran the ball on each of the previous four plays, and he was ready to complete the job he started.

Jai Patel connected on a 24-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to lift Rutgers to a 26-23 victory over Virginia Tech.

Rutgers football improved to 3-0 after beating Virginia Tech 26-23 on Saturday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia in their Week 4 game.

After a prolonged injury absence dating back to last year, linebacker Tyreem Powell made his anticipated return and did so in typical Powell form, sniffing out a tricky run play and dropping wide receiver Jaylin Lane for a one-yard loss.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jai Patel connected on a 24-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to lift Rutgers to a 26-23 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Patel’s field goal capped a 68-yard drive after

Strong took a screen pass from Athan Kaliakmanis 63 yards down to the Virginia Tech 12-yard line. Three plays later, Jai

Rutgers currently leads Tech 16-7 at the half. Kyron Drones passed for 70 yards. Check back after the game for a full breakdown.