Tyreem Powell and Flip Dixon are going through pregame drills. Look to be moving well.

It looks like true freshman Antwan Raymond will be the second-string RB today with Samuel Brown V out. Last week, Raymond carried six times for 49 yards and a TD on the final play of the game. Remember, he was supposed to be a HS senior this year but reclassified.

At the half: Rutgers 21, Akron 3 - Rutgers has put an emphasis on throwing deep after not attempting a pass over 20 yards last week. - RB Kyle Monangai has 162 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries - Much better pressure from the D, including a massive sack by Malcolm Ray.

Consider this about how good Kyle Monangai has been to start the season: The #Rutgers RB has rushed for 286 yards in the first two halves of the season, going for 124 against Howard and 162 against Akron.

The student section, which got a lot of praise from Greg Schiano and his players, came out in full force last Thursday for Rutgers' opener against Howard. Here's a look at kickoff and the start of the second quarter from today's game against Akron (noon start).

With 4:56 left in Q3, #Rutgers Kyle Monangai is up to 204 yards and three touchdowns as Rutgers leads 28-10. If he stays in this game, he'll have a shot at some history. Rutgers' single-game record (280 yards) was set by Ray Rice against Ball State in the 2008 International Bowl.

Touchdown. #Rutgers Chris Long hauls in the 58-yard bomb for a #rfootball touchdown.

Final: Rutgers 49, Akron 17 Observations, takeaways and plenty of notes as the Scarlet Knights dominated the Zips. 📰 nj.com/rutgersfootbal… #PlayTheBoss

Stat of the day: This was the first time in 16 seasons Rutgers had a 200-yard passer and rusher in the same game. The last combo was Mike Teel and Ray Rice in the 2008 International Bowl. Today, Kaliakmanis finished with 230 yards and Monangai ran for 208.

Athan Kaliakmanis and the Rutgers passing attack showed promise against Akron. It comes just in time for a crucial stretch on the other end of the bye week: nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

When asked about Samuel Brown V's absence today, Schiano said he wasn't going to get into the injuries.

Kyle Monangai never misses the Heisman Trophy presentation, so he said having his name in consideration for college football's biggest award "would be beyond an honor." Start the campaign, Rutgers. He is worthy. Column: nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

#Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said it's been a "bumpy road" for Chris Long, who has battled a slew of injuries and nearly hung up his cleats this spring. Long decided to return with a big motivating factor: His seven-month-old daughter. nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

News — Rutgers football’s road game against Virginia Tech will kick off at 3:30 and will be broadcast on the ACC Network: nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

#Rutgers' Kyle Monangai was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 208 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's win against Akron. He currently ranks second nationally with 373 yards without taking a touch in the fourth quarter of either game.

Here's this week's #Rutgers ranking update. The Scarlet Knights have an average spot of 44.4 across five polls, with a high of 38 and low of 51. Also notable, ESPN says Rutgers has the 130th-ranked strength of schedule after playing Howard and Akron. nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

Dear Sue: Ignore my suggestion to watch on the Fox Sports app in two weeks. You'll have to stream that one on the ESPN app (I think) ... or start walking to Blacksburg.

Today is Rutgers availability after practice. Both coordinators will speak to the media for the first time since spring ball. We requested to speak with LB Tyreem Powell. He was not made available. Still, this bye week comes at a perfect time for Rutgers to heal up ahead of VT.

#Rutgers OC Kirk Ciarrocca on Kyle Monangai: "I’ve been doing this long enough to know that when you have a really special player, you should enjoy them and not feel like it’s ordinary because they don't come around every day." nj.com/rutgersfootbal…

A quasi update on the availability of several defensive starters who did not play through the first two weeks. #Rutgers is currently resting up during its bye week then heads to Virginia Tech on Sept. 21 (3:30 kickoff). nj.com/rutgersfootbal…