Minnesota Defeats Virginia Tech 24-10 for Eighth Consecutive Bowl Win

The Golden Gophers dominated the Duke's Mayo Bowl with standout performances by Darius Taylor and Elijah Spencer, capped by a celebratory mayo bath for coach P.J. Fleck.

Minnesota extended its bowl winning streak to eight games with a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, NC.
Darius Taylor led the Gophers with 113 rushing yards, a touchdown run, and a 10-yard touchdown pass, setting a school record for receptions by a running back in a single season.
Wide receiver Elijah Spencer, named the game's MVP, caught six passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns in front of his hometown crowd.
Minnesota's defense held Virginia Tech to 223 total yards, including just 20 rushing yards in the first half, and secured two critical interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
The postgame tradition continued with head coach P.J. Fleck receiving a celebratory mayonnaise bath, assisted by rapper Flavor Flav, who was revealed as the game’s mascot, Tubby.