In a series of college football bowl games, Kansas, Virginia Tech, and Boston College each celebrated their first bowl victories in several years. Kansas secured their first bowl win since 2008, while Virginia Tech, represented by HokiesFB, won their first since 2016. Similarly, Boston College achieved their first bowl game victory since 2016. In a historic win, Rutgers defeated former Big East rival Miami for the first time, overcoming an 11-game losing streak against the Hurricanes. The win was particularly significant as Rutgers completed their first winning season since 2014 and their first bowl victory since the same year. Miami, coached by Mario Cristobal, finished their season with a 7-6 record and an overall record of 12-13 under his leadership, facing criticism for their performance. Rutgers' victory over Miami, with a score of 31-24 in the Pinstripe Bowl, was highlighted by their physicality, special teams, and a strong running game that wore down Miami's defense. Additionally, Rutgers has maintained a perfect record against current ACC foes over the last three seasons, going 4-0.
Rutgers is 4-0 vs. current ACC foes over the last three seasons. All are former Big East foes. At Syracuse ✅ At Boston College ✅ Virginia Tech ✅ Miami (bowl game) ✅ A sign that joining the B1G has elevated the program despite it taking a long time to rise up in the league.
For the first time in program history, Rutgers beats former Big East rival Miami. Miami had left Rutgers for dead in the Big East, and now Rutgers is the one in a conference that Miami would ideally love to be in.
Yes @RFootball beats @CanesFootball 31-24 in Pinstripe Bowl .it is the 1st win vs Miami as the Scarlet Knights had lost 11 straight to tge Canes .Coach Greg Schiano has Rutgers play with PRIDE & PASSION. .
Rutgers outlasts Miami 31-24 to win its first bowl game & complete its first winning season in 9 years. Identity won this game. Physicality beat speed. Special teams changed momentum. The run game wore down the Miami defense. The Rutgers defense made enough plays to win.
UM falls 31-24 to Rutgers in Pinstripe Bowl. First win all-time for Rutgers over Miami. UM now 1-11 in past 12 bowls.
I don't care what Miami's record is or how many guys it was missing. Rutgers beating Miami in a bowl game is big deal for that program, which finishes with its first winning record since 2014.
Rutgers wins their first bowl game since 2014📈 https://t.co/XAraBpRLhT
Rutgers ends a topsy-turvy season with a bowl win. Miami finishes at 7-6 and 12-13 under Mario Cristobal. The recruiting hype is there; the results, not so much for the U. Big Year 3 coming up for Cristobal.
Mario Cristobal’s Year 2 at Miami ends in a Bowl Loss to… Rutgers? Mario Cristobal is now 12-13 as Miami’s head coach. Several head scratching losses this season, and mind boggling decisions like not taking a knee against GT. At least they’ve got recruiting… https://t.co/qiMbFCRx1W
Rutgers gets the stop on fourth down. The Scarlet Knights will win the Pinstripe Bowl.
Bad look for @CanesFootball, getting physically pounded by Rutgers (210 yards rushing) in Pinstripe Bowl. Miami finishes 7-6, Cristobal almost got as much work to do as Napier.
Rutgers is about to earn their first win over Miami after going 0-11 against them https://t.co/n7Err3sT23
Miami and Rutgers met 11 times when they were both conference rivals in the Big East. Miami went 11-0, and so Rutgers could be closing in on their first win in program history over the Canes. 👀
Boston College wins their first bowl game since 2016🦅 https://t.co/4albLqkCJQ
Hokies get their first bowl win since 2016 🔥 📈 @HokiesFB https://t.co/t036Eeb0aR
Kansas wins their first bowl game since 2008👏 https://t.co/5JV1uZDcU1