Rutgers brought their A-game to Virginia Tech, although a late DeAngelo Hall punt return for a TD made the score look a little better for Tech. VT was a 42 point favorite, but ended up beating Rutgers 35-14. The fact that they jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, and only had one other offensive touchdown illustrates how their offense stalled for the rest of the game.

Both Tech running backs had big days, but Lee Suggs was charged with a fumble, only the second in his college career. (Both against Rutgers) Tech outrushed Rutgers 343-0, but three Hokie turnovers helped Rutgers stay in the game. The defense came up with some big plays including an interception on the goal line, and a fourth down stand inside their own 20.

It should be noted that VT downed the ball on the Rutgers 5 yard line to run out the clock, rather than try to run up the score. If the BCS computers still factored in margin of victory, perhaps they would have tried to punch it in.

Over at WVU, they must not be aware of the change in BCS calculations. West Virginia, leading Syracuse 27-7 rushed for a touchdown rather than run out the clock with 15 seconds left. They did opt to kick the extra point rather than go for two and ended up winning at home 34-7.