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Preview the Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

The story almost writes itself. A two-time Rutgers captain and the leader of its defense, Tyreem Powell once believed his future as a college football player was at Virginia Tech. Then, coach Greg Schiano made his return to Rutgers and targeted the Vineland standout as a priority target in his blitzkrieg recruiting push during his first week on the job in 2019.