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Virginia Tech came up short 35-16 at Rutgers on a day that the Hokies' defense likely will want to forget given how the Scarlet Knights ran for 7.5 yards per carry in this game. It was a day of disappointment for Tech's defense overall though there were still some positives in this game.
With that said, here are my defensive takeaways. You can check out my offensive takeaways here.
Dorian Strong has embraced a leadership role among Tech’s defensive backs.
Dorian Strong has his eyes set on becoming an elite CB on the outside and at nickel.
Hokies believe their 2024 defensive tackle group can be better than their 2023 unit.
Hokies are embracing expectations while feeling they still have more to accomplish.
