The Virginia Tech Hokies are gearing up to face a formidable challenge from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. This week's matchup highlights key players on both sides, particularly the explosive offensive weapons of Rutgers, who pose a significant threat to the Hokies' defense.
The Virginia Tech Hokies are coming into this week's game looking like the dominant team everyone saw them as. They are looking to continue that in this week's game against Rutgers . Let's take a look at some of the players that everyone, including the Hokies, should have on their radar for this week's matchup.Aug 29, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai carries the ball against the Howard Bison during the first half at SHI Stadium.
Kyle Monangai has been lighting it up through the first two weeks of this season, rushing for 373 total yards and 4 touchdowns. Last game against Akron, he rushed for 3 touchdowns on 27 rushing attempts and 208 yards total. This matchup will be an interesting one to watch as the Hokies' rushing defense is giving up 190 yards a game, one will have to wonder if they will be able to stop the run. Last season's stats for Monangai were 1,262 yards, 5.2 yards per carry, and 8 touchdowns.
Last week, Athan Kaliakmanis finished with 230 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception with a 60% pass completion percentage. Athan played a major part in Rutger's victory vs Akron last week and will be needed as a key component, as the Hokies' defense has held opponents to 123 yards passing per game. In the first two games, Athan has 6 touchdowns and 377 yards, with 1 interception.
Dymere Miller is coming off a season where he caught 90 passes for 2,395 yards and 9 touchdowns with 1 rushing touchdown. This season through the first two games he's already at 114 yards and averaging 14 yards per catch a game, which is the exact amount of yards per catch he averaged last season at Monmouth. This game will be a good test for Miller, as he is going against a stingy Hokie pass defense that is averaging 123 passing yards allowed a game.
Kahlil McCuller joined the Sports Illustrated team in summer 2024 and is a Sports Media major at Virginia Tech. Covering College Baseball, College Basketball, and College Football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Prior to this Kahlil worked pregame radio shows for Virginia Tech Basketball teams on 105.3 The Bear and started his own basketball podcast on Spotify called "Fleeky Hoops Podcast" and covered March Madness for the Hokies Women's Basketball team back in March 2024.
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