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Neglect a daily Gatorade bathtub. The Minnesota Golden Gophers earned their head coach a mayonnaise bathtub with a 24-10 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies in Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday.
“I’m excited for this one,” Minnesota QB Max Brosmer mentioned of head coach P.J. Fleck’s upcoming date with Duke’s Mayonnaise.
Brosmer accomplished 18 of 29 passes for 211 yards, one landing and one interception within the win. Minnesota gave up a turnover within the first quarter, however by no means appeared again. The Golden Gophers scored 21 unanswered factors on three consecutive drives earlier than halftime and added a area aim within the second half for good measure.
Minnesota operating again Darius Taylor had 113 dashing yards and one dashing landing, along with a 10-yard passing landing and 4 receptions for 17 yards. Virginia Tech was held to 223 complete yards, together with 74 dashing yards.
This is a recap of the Friday’s matchup between Minnesota and Virginia Tech:
Minnesota unleashed some magic with a trick play that ended up in the long run zone. QB Max Brosmer tossed the ball to RB Darius Taylor within the backfield, who then threw a 10-yard landing go to WR Elijah Spencer.
All you want is love… John Love that’s. The Virginia Tech kicker made a 60-yard area aim, marking the longest in Duke’s Mayo Bowl historical past.
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck was the recipient of the mayo bathtub this yr after his Golden Gophers defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 Friday evening within the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Finish of third: Minnesota 21, Virginia Tech 10
The Hokies have struggled to ascertain a run sport by three quarters. Minnesota has held Virginia Tech to solely 26 dashing yards on 22 dashing makes an attempt. Virginia Tech QB William Watson III has accomplished seven of 10 passes for 70 yards. The Hokies began the sport with QB Collin Schlee beneath middle. He accomplished two of 5 passes for 68 yards.
Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has accomplished 17 of 27 passes for 191 yards and one landing. Minnesota has 149 dashing yards on 24 makes an attempt.
Virginia Tech is taking some momentum into halftime. Issues appeared fairly dire for the Hokies after giving up three straight touchdowns to Minnesota, however Virginia Tech was capable of put some extra factors on the board heading into the locker room. QB William Watson III accomplished a 22-yard go to receiver Ayden Greene alongside the sideline to arrange the Hokies on Minnesota’s 42-yard line with 4 seconds remaining within the first half. Kicker John Love stepped up for his group and nailed a 60-yard area aim to chop Minnesota’s result in 21-10 at halftime. Love’s area aim marks the second-longest at school historical past.
Minnesota RB Darius Taylor now has a dashing landing to match his passing landing. Taylor ripped off a 19-yard run to set Minnesota up at Virginia Tech’s 23-yard-line with 1:07 remaining within the first half. A false begin penalty backed the Golden Gophers as much as the Hokies’ 28-yard line, however that was no downside for Taylor. He ran 28 yards to the top zone to place Minnesota up 21-7 over Virginia Tech. The Golden Gophers have scored on three consecutive drives and have put up 21 unanswered factors in opposition to the Hokies.
One other possession, one other landing for Minnesota WR Elijah Spencer.
Golden Gophers QB Max Brosmer linked with Spencer for a 12-yard landing to cap an eight-play, 65-yard drive. Brosmer has accomplished 8 of 14 passes for 110 yards and one landing. Spencer is as much as three receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns, tying a faculty file for landing receptions in a bowl sport.
Minnesota has some tips up its sleeve. Lined up at Virginia Tech’s 10-yard-line, Golden Gophers QB Max Brosmer tossed the ball to RB Darius Taylor within the backfield. Taylor pulled up earlier than the road of scrimmage and threw a 10-yard landing go to WR Elijah Spencer with 10:18 remaining within the second quarter.
Virginia Tech is on the board. Hokies QB Collin Schlee rushed for a three-yard landing for the primary factors of the sport. The landing run was arrange by Schlee’s 67-yard completion to receiver Ayden Greene.
The Golden Gophers are off to a tough begin within the Mayo Bowl. Minnesota’s Koi Perich fumbled a punt return that was recovered by Virginia Tech. It gave the impression to be a case of pleasant hearth. Whereas trying to catch the punt, Perch collided with a teammate and the ball bounced into the fingers of Virginia Tech’s Jonathan Pennix.
Minnesota held Virginia Tech to a three-and-out, however then surrendered a three-and-out themselves. The Golden Gophers received one thing happening their subsequent drive and drove all the best way to the pink zone, however Minnesota needed to accept a area aim. Kicker Dragan Kesich then missed the 33-yard area aim try.
When is the Mayo Bowl between Minnesota and Virginia Tech?
The Duke’s Mayo Bowl sport between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Virginia Tech Hokies kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Financial institution of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The right way to watch Minnesota and Virginia Tech within the Mayo Bowl
The Duke’s Mayo Bowl sport between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Virginia Tech Hokies might be televised nationally on ESPN.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers are favorites to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies, in accordance with BetMGM.
Odds as of Friday, Jan 3
- Unfold: Minnesota (-10)
- Moneyline: Minnesota (-400); Virginia Tech (+310)
- Over/beneath: 43.5
USA TODAY: Overwhelming majority decide Minnesota
- Scooby Axson: Minnesota
- Jordan Mendoza: Minnesota
- Paul Myerberg: Minnesota
- Erick Smith: Virginia Tech
- Eddie Timanus: Minnesota
- Dan Wolken: Minnesota
ESPN: Minnesota 28, Virginia Tech 24
Adam Rittenberg writes: “P.J. Fleck was born to play and coach soccer, brainstorm mottos and finally douse himself in mayonnaise after successful a bowl sport. Cannot you see it now? Fleck’s group wasn’t far-off from a significantly better season and boasts a stable formulation of protection, Darius Taylor’s operating and quarterback Max Brosmer’s environment friendly passing. Virginia Tech had far better expectations than 6-6 this season, and could possibly be dealing with some damaging personnel departures earlier than January. The Hokies are very proficient with operating again Bhayshul Tuten, defensive finish Antwaun Powell-Ryland and others, however there was one thing lacking all season. However Minnesota will win, organising an epic mayo dump for Fleck.”
BetMGM: Minnesota will win
Workers writes: “The successful group mannequin predicts Minnesota will win this sport with 62.5% confidence, based mostly on sport simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and up to date sport outcomes.”
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