Virginia Tech at Rutgers
Saturday, August 30, 1997 Share
Virginia Tech beat Rutgers 59–19. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 5–3.
FinalHigh 80°F, low 57°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 26,713
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Rutgers gameVirginia Tech leads 12–5 in 17 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2024 | Rutgers 26, Virginia Tech 23 | |
| 2023 | Rutgers 35, Virginia Tech 16 | |
| 2012 | Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10 | Russell Athletic Bowl |
| 2003 | Virginia Tech 48, Rutgers 22 | |
| 2002 | Virginia Tech 35, Rutgers 14 | |
| 2001 | Virginia Tech 50, Rutgers 0 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. SyracuseSept. 13, 1997
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1997
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Rutgers
- Next gameat TexasSept. 6, 1997
- SeasonRutgers in 1997
- ProgramRutgers history and records