How to watch Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

Former Big East Conference rivals collide Saturday at Lane Stadium , when the Virginia Tech Hokies host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET with TV coverage on ACC Network and streaming on-demand .

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) at Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1)

NCAA football matchup at a glance

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Va.

TV channel: ACC Network

Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate) | DirecTV Stream (free trial)

The level of competition begins to ramp up on Virginia Tech's schedule following the Hokies' 2-1 start with wins over Old Dominion (37-17) and Marshall (31-14) following a season-opening loss to Vanderbilt (34-27). Coach Brent Pry's team has struggled at times to defend the run, but has held up against the pass, ranking No. 14 nationally in pass yards allowed (123.7 ypg).

Rutgers goes on the road for the first time this season and plays its first Power 4 opponent in the Hokies. The Scarlet Knights won big over Howard (44-7) and Akron (49-17) to open the 2024 season, but now visits Virginia Tech to set off a challenging stretch of games with the start of Big Ten play.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1): Know your live streaming options

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