When Virginia Tech trekked up to Piscataway last year to take on Rutgers, it was still very much a team in search of an identity. 

On offense, sure. That was Kyron Drones’ first career start. But on defense, the Hokies hadn’t solved their run-fit problems and were eventually overwhelmed by a relentless Scarlet Knights rushing attack that wore them down into submission.

Tech’s hoping it’s more ready for the fight this time when Rutgers comes to Blacksburg on Saturday.

“Do I think we’re better prepared? Yes,” Hokies head coach Brent Pry said. “Do I think we’re stronger? Do I think we’re more physical? Do I think we’re playing more sound? Yes. Better technique? Yes.”

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