The Duke’s Mayo Bowl will feature the Minnesota Golden Gophers hitting the field against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Friday, January 3, 2025.
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When is Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech and when does it start?
This game between the Golden Gophers and Hokies will take place on Friday, January 3, 2025. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech
The Golden Gophers and Hokies will take to the field at Bank of America Stadium for this matchup on Jan. 3, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Minnesota Stats & Insights
The Golden Gophers took down the Wisconsin Badgers 24-7 in their most recent game.
Minnesota has struggled offensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS (332.3 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks sixth-best in the nation, giving up only 290.9 yards per game.
The Golden Gophers rank 76th in passing yards this year (221.0 per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 178.3 passing yards allowed per game.
While Minnesota ranks 21st-worst in the FBS in rushing offense with 111.3 rushing yards per game, it’s been a different situation on defense, ranking 17th-best (112.6 rushing yards per game allowed).
The Golden Gophers rank 77th in points scored this season (26.3 points per game), but they’ve been playing really well on defense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 17.5 points allowed per game.
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Hokies won 37-17 over the Virginia Cavaliers.
Virginia Tech is generating 379.8 total yards per contest on offense this season (75th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 359.7 total yards per game (55th-ranked).
The Hokies are compiling 192.8 passing yards per contest on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 214.3 passing yards per contest (57th-ranked) on defense.
In terms of rushing, Virginia Tech ranks 32nd in the FBS on offense (187.1 rushing yards per game) and 59th defensively (145.4 rushing yards allowed per contest).
From an offensive standpoint, the Hokies are posting 29.7 points per game (53rd-ranked). They rank 39th in the FBS on defense (22.8 points allowed per game).
Minnesota Key Players to Watch
Max Brosmer leads Minnesota with 2,617 passing yards (218.1 ypg) on 250-of-374 passing with 17 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Darius Taylor, has carried the ball 185 times for 873 yards (72.8 per game), with nine touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 333 receiving yards (27.8 per game) on 50 catches with two receiving touchdowns.
This season Marcus Major has taken 78 carries for 352 yards (29.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
Daniel Jackson’s team-leading 863 receiving yards (71.9 yards per game) have come on 75 receptions with four touchdowns.
Elijah Spencer has hauled in 46 passes for 603 yards (50.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
Virginia Tech Key Players to Watch
Kyron Drones leads Virginia Tech with 1,562 passing yards (173.6 ypg) on 136-of-224 passing with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He also has 337 rushing yards (37.4 ypg) on 98 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
Bhayshul Tuten’s team-high 1,158 rushing yards (105.3 per game) have come on 183 carries, with 15 touchdowns this year.
Stephen Gosnell’s 497 receiving yards (41.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 27 receptions with one touchdown.
Jaylin Lane has caught 38 passes for 466 yards (38.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Ali Jennings’ 15 receptions have netted him 373 yards (31.1 ypg) and three touchdowns.
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