Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech: Predictions, picks and odds for Mayo Bowl
The college football bowl season continues with the Duke's Mayo Bowl, where the Minnesota Golden Gophers will face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Golden Gophers, despite a challenging start, displayed remarkable resilience and turned their season around, finishing with a commendable 7-5 record. Senior quarterback Max Brosmer, a key figure in this turnaround, led the offense with his impressive stats, including a 66.8% completion rate, 2,617 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
The Hokies, with a 6-6 record, did just enough to secure a spot in the bowl game. However, the uncertainty looms over the lineup, with several seniors contemplating their future in the NFL Draft. Regardless, junior quarterback Kyron Drones has done a fine job leading the offense with his 60.7% completion rate, 1,562 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Here is everything to know about the Mayo Bowl.
Mayo Bowl predictions: Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech
Paste BN: Vast majority pick Minnesota
- Scooby Axon: Minnesota
- Jordan Mendoza: Minnesota
- Paul Myerberg: Minnesota
- Erick Smith: Virginia Tech
- Eddie Timanus: Minnesota
- Dan Wolken: Minnesota
ESPN: Minnesota 28, Virginia Tech 24
Adam Rittenberg writes: "P.J. Fleck was born to play and coach football, brainstorm mottos and eventually douse himself in mayonnaise after winning a bowl game. Can't you see it now? Fleck's team wasn't far away from a much better season and boasts a solid formula of defense, Darius Taylor's running and quarterback Max Brosmer's efficient passing. Virginia Tech had far greater expectations than 6-6 this season, and could be facing some damaging personnel departures before January. The Hokies are very talented with running back Bhayshul Tuten, defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland and others, but there has been something missing all season. But Minnesota will win, setting up an epic mayo dump for Fleck."
BetMGM: Minnesota will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this game with 62.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results."
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Mayo Bowl odds, lines: Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are favorites to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of Thursday, Jan. 2.
- Spread: Minnesota (-9.5)
- Moneylines: Minnesota (-350); Virginia Tech (+280)
- Over/under: 42.5
How to watch Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech in the Mayo Bowl
- Date: Friday, Jan. 3
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)
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