Jai Patel's late field goal lifts Rutgers over Virginia Tech 26-23
— 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.
NCAA - Football
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
26
Virginia Tech Hokies
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 14 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
| VT | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Michigan Wolverines | L 21-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 37-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 15-47 | NCAAF |
| 9/25/26 | vs Howard Bison | W 58-7 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:56 26-23
Jai Patel 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:35 23-23
Bhayshul Tuten 2 Yd Run (Kyron Drones Pass to Stephen Gosnell for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 14:06 23-15
Bhayshul Tuten 14 Yd Run (Kyron Drones Pass to Benji Gosnell for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:44 23-7
Samuel Brown V 5 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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Safety 2:00 16-7
Wesley Bailey Safety
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Touchdown 13:00 14-7
Bhayshul Tuten 23 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 0:58 14-0
Samuel Brown V 3 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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Touchdown 7:41 7-0
Kyle Monangai 1 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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RUTG
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:24 · End of Game
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VT 1:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:32 · Interception
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RUTG 1:56
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 26-23
Jai Patel 24 Yd Field Goal
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VT 4:35
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:35 23-23
Bhayshul Tuten 2 Yd Run (Kyron Drones Pass to Stephen Gosnell for Two-Point Conversion)
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RUTG 8:51
7 plays, 21 yards, 5:14 · Punt
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VT 14:06
2 plays, 39 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:06 23-15
Bhayshul Tuten 14 Yd Run (Kyron Drones Pass to Benji Gosnell for Two-Point Conversion)
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RUTG 14:39
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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VT 1:13
8 plays, 29 yards, 2:41 · Downs
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RUTG 3:54
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:30 · Missed FG
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VT 6:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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RUTG 7:14
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:14 · Downs
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VT 10:28
1 play, 2 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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RUTG 10:44
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 23-7
Samuel Brown V 5 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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VT
4 plays, 40 yards, 0:35 · End of Half
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RUTG 0:35
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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VT 1:57
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:35 · Safety
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Safety 2:00 16-7
Wesley Bailey Safety
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RUTG 3:32
10 plays, 70 yards, 5:30 · Fumble
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VT 9:02
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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RUTG 10:26
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:34 · Missed FG
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VT 13:00
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:00 14-7
Bhayshul Tuten 23 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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RUTG 0:58
6 plays, 61 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:58 14-0
Samuel Brown V 3 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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VT 3:50
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:51 · Downs
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RUTG 7:41
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:41 7-0
Kyle Monangai 1 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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RUTG 12:21
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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VT 13:51
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:09 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
RUTG
VT
25
1st Downs
14
8-17
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
422
Total Yards
320
269
Passing
137
16/25
Comp/Att
13/27
10.8
Yards per pass
5.1
153
Rushing
183
52
Rushing Attempts
27
2.9
Yards per rush
6.8
4-20
Penalties
4-34
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
39:23
Possession
20:37
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