Virginia Tech vs Minnesota: Live Updates, Scores, Stats, and Highlights From The Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Can Virginia Tech pick up a bowl win?
Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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There are only a handful of bowl games left and one of them is between Virginia Tech and Minnesota in the Dukes Mayo Bowl. 

This will mark Virginia Tech’s third time playing in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The Hokies hold a 1-1 record in the bowl game that was formerly known as the Belk Bowl. Most recently, Virginia Tech lost to Kentucky 37-30 in 2019. The Hokies’ only win in this bowl game was in 2016 when the No. 18 Hokies took down Arkansas 35-24.

The Hokies have now made consecutive bowl games for the first time since the 2019 and 2018 seasons. As it stands, Brent Pry is undefeated in bowl games with a 41-20 win against No. 23 Tulane in the Military Bowl last year.

On the other side, this is Minnesota’s fourth consecutive bowl game. The Gophers are 7-0 in their last seven bowl games and P.J. Fleck’s bowl game record as a head coach is 5-0.

This year, Minnesota holds a better record than Virginia Tech. The Gophers went 7-5 this year with a 5-4 record against the Big Ten. Fleck’s squad picked up some signature wins against No. 11 USC, No. 24 Illinois, and Wisconsin.

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Pregame

Defensive lineman Cole Nelson will bear the Virginia Tech flag, tight end Zeke Wimbush will beat the Virginia flag, and wide receiver Ayden Greene will bear the American flag.

Virginia Tech and Minnesota’s depth chart for the Mayo Bowl:

Kickoff pushed back to 7:40 p.m. ET.

In Kyron Drones’ absence, Ali Jennings will be wearing No. 1.

1st Quarter

Virginia Tech punts, ball bounces off of Minnesota defender, Hokies ball in plus territory.

Nothing drive and another Virginia Tech punt. Minnesota fair catch at their own eleven yard-line.

Collin Schlee touchdown! Hokies lead 7-0 before the end of the first.

2nd Quarter

Minnesota advances into the red-zone after a big-time catch.

Touchdown Elijah Spencer. Tied up at 7.

Brent Pry receives an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a questionable no-call for pass interference on the Minnesota defense.

Another Elijah Spencer touchdown. Gophers 14, Hokies 7.

21 unanswered for the Gophers. Hokies down 21-7.

John Love sneaks a 60-harder at half. Hokies trail 21-10 at their own break.

3rd Quarter

Gophers drain the clock. Hokies down 21-10 with a quarter to go.

4th Quarter

Minnesota nails a field goal, 24-10.

Virginia Tech comes up short on fourth down. Gophers ball.

Pop Watson fumbles, Hokies ball, on next play throws interception to a tune of a 30-yard return.

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RJ Schafer
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RJ Schafer joined the On SI team in 2024, contributing to the coverage of Major League Baseball, Collegiate Basketball, and Collegiate Football at https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/. Prior to this, RJ built a strong portfolio covering Georgia Tech and the Tigers for the Bleav Network. With a solid background in sports journalism, RJ has conducted interviews with both collegiate and professional athletes, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his reporting. RJ's extensive experience in the sports industry has equipped him with a keen understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of both collegiate and professional sports. His work is focused on providing insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, making him a trusted voice in the sports community.