Minnesota Gophers to face Virginia Tech in Duke's Mayo Bowl on January 3
startribune.com — December 8, 2024, 09:01 PM UTC
The Minnesota Gophers football team will play Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on January 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. This marks their sixth bowl appearance under coach P.J. Fleck, who has led them to a seven-game bowl winning streak. The Gophers finished the season with a 7-5 record, while Virginia Tech ended at 6-6. The game will take place at Bank of America Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central time. Traditionally, the winning coach is doused with mayonnaise. Minnesota has a history of strong bowl attendance, which has been noted positively by bowl officials.