The Gophers scored three touchdowns in the second quarter, with Darius Taylor catching one TD pass and throwing one as well in their eighth consecutive bowl victory.

The former Springfield Central star made his second career start for Virginia Tech on Friday night. Here is everything he told MassLive after the game.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Gophers played without seven starters in its 24-10 win over Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday, but that was roughly half of what the Hokies were without at Bank of America Stadium.

Moments before being doused with a five-gallon tub of mayonnaise, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck shouted “make it a double!" Then the 44-year-old coach strapped on a Duke's Mayo Bowl necktie and — with his players watching and chanting “Mayo!

Redshirt freshman and former Springfield Central star quarterback Pop Watson showcased his potential in the team’s win over Virginia in November and was poised to be one of those players against the Golden Gophers.

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Duke's Mayo Bowl 2025 on Friday

Imagine having 5 gallons of mayonnaise dumped over your head. That’s exactly what the winning head coach of the annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl receives as a reward for his team winning the game.

The non-playoff division of college football bowl season takes us to Charlotte, N.C., on Friday night as the Minnesota Golden Gophers battle the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

Everything you need to know to watch the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday, Jan. 3.