On the subsequent drive, Schiano found himself making another crucial decision. After the Scarlet Knights stalled at Virginia Tech’s 35-yard line, he sent out his field goal unit for the 53-yard attempt. It would have set a career-high for kicker Jai Patel, who missed a 36-yarder earlier in the game.

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

Football is played on the field, but there are a pair of statistics on paper that bode well for Rutgers’ next matchup. The Scarlet Knights (2-0) head to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech (2-1) on Saturday.

Jai Patel kicked a 24-yard field goal with 1:56 left as Rutgers recovered after blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter to outlast Virginia Tech, 26-23, Saturday in Blacksburg,

The Hokies rallied from two touchdowns down in the fourth quarter, but Rutgers drove for a go-ahead field goal and forced a turnover to clinch it. The Scarlet Knights’ victory spoiled a

Mistakes plagued the Virginia Tech Hokies and, despite a late comeback, couldn't overcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, falling 26-23 on Saturday at Lane Stadium. The Hokies opened the game on offense but quickly went three-and-out.