Gophers football beats Virginia Tech 24-10 in Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Come for the soccer, keep for the mayonnaise.

After a sluggish begin on offense, quarterback Max Brosmer and co. discovered a rhythm once they scored touchdowns on three straight possessions within the second quarter to take a 21-10 lead on the break. The second half was dominated by the protection as they held the Hokies scoreless, ending with 5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss on the night time.

Senior vast receiver Elijah Spencer earned MVP honors after ending with six catches, 81 yards and two touchdowns. In his lone season with the Gophers, Brosmer etched his identify into the document books when he set a faculty document for completions in a season with 268. He completed 18-of-29 for 211 yards and a landing in his remaining faculty recreation. Operating again Darius Taylor added 130 whole yards and two touchdowns (one speeding, one passing).