How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Minnesota: Duke's Mayo Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 3, 2025

Updated Jan. 3, 2025 7:32 p.m. ET

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The Duke's Mayo Bowl will see Bhayshul Tuten and the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers square off on Friday, January 3, 2025. The matchup starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN.

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How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Minnesota

When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Virginia Tech's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Vanderbilt	L 34-27
9/7/2024	vs. Marshall	W 31-14
9/14/2024	at Old Dominion	W 37-17
9/21/2024	vs. Rutgers	L 26-23
9/27/2024	at Miami (FL)	L 38-34
10/5/2024	at Stanford	W 31-7
10/17/2024	vs. Boston College	W 42-21
10/26/2024	vs. Georgia Tech	W 21-6
11/2/2024	at Syracuse	L 38-31
11/9/2024	vs. Clemson	L 24-14
11/23/2024	at Duke	L 31-28
11/30/2024	vs. Virginia	W 37-17
1/3/2025	vs. Minnesota	-

Virginia Tech 2024 Stats & Insights

Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 75th in the FBS with 379.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 55th in total defense (359.7 yards allowed per contest).
Virginia Tech is putting up 192.8 passing yards per game offensively this year (102nd in the FBS), and is giving up 214.3 passing yards per game (57th) on the other side of the ball.
The Hokies rank 53rd in scoring offense (29.7 points per game) and 39th in scoring defense (22.8 points allowed per game) this season.
The Hokies are compiling 187.1 rushing yards per game on offense (32nd in the FBS), and they rank 59th on the other side of the ball with 145.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 97th in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 68th in third-down percentage allowed (145.4).
With 23 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (48th in the FBS), the Hokies' +7 turnover margin ranks 30th in college football.

Virginia Tech 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Bhayshul Tuten	RB	1,158 YDS / 15 TD / 105.3 YPG / 6.3 YPC 22 REC / 79 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 7.2 REC YPG
Kyron Drones	QB	1,562 YDS (60.7%) / 10 TD / 6 INT 337 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 37.4 RUSH YPG
Jaylin Lane	WR	38 REC / 466 YDS / 2 TD / 38.8 YPG
Stephen Gosnell	WR	27 REC / 497 YDS / 1 TD / 41.4 YPG
Antwaun Powell	DL	40 TKL / 13 TFL / 15.5 SACK
Keonta Jenkins	LB	56 TKL / 7 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Caleb Woodson	LB	63 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Mansoor Delane	DB	49 TKL / 0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD

Minnesota's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. North Carolina	L 19-17
9/7/2024	vs. Rhode Island	W 48-0
9/14/2024	vs. Nevada	W 27-0
9/21/2024	vs. Iowa	L 31-14
9/28/2024	at Michigan	L 27-24
10/5/2024	vs. USC	W 24-17
10/12/2024	at UCLA	W 21-17
10/26/2024	vs. Maryland	W 48-23
11/2/2024	at Illinois	W 25-17
11/9/2024	at Rutgers	L 26-19
11/23/2024	vs. Penn State	L 26-25
11/29/2024	at Wisconsin	W 24-7
1/3/2025	vs. Virginia Tech	-

Minnesota 2024 Stats & Insights

Minnesota ranks 23rd-worst in total yards per game on offense (332.3), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the defensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in total yards surrendered per game (290.9).
Minnesota has been dominant on pass defense, allowing just 178.3 passing yards per game (15th-best). On offense, it ranks 76th in the FBS by compiling 221 passing yards per game.
The Golden Gophers' defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 10th-best in the FBS with 17.5 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 26.3 points per game, which ranks 77th.
The Golden Gophers rank 21st-worst in rushing yards per game on offense (111.3), but at least they've been playing well on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (112.6).
Minnesota's third-down defense ranks 73rd in the FBS with a 39.5% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 16th-best by generating a 46.2% third-down rate.
The Golden Gophers have compiled 20 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 10 times, leading to a +10 turnover margin, which ranks 15th-best in the FBS.

Minnesota 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Max Brosmer	QB	2,617 YDS (66.8%) / 17 TD / 5 INT -33 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / -3 RUSH YPG
Darius Taylor	RB	873 YDS / 9 TD / 72.8 YPG / 4.7 YPC 50 REC / 333 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 27.8 REC YPG
Daniel Jackson	WR	75 REC / 863 YDS / 4 TD / 71.9 YPG
Elijah Spencer	WR	46 REC / 603 YDS / 4 TD / 50.3 YPG
Cody Lindenberg	LB	76 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Danny Striggow	DL	41 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Jack Henderson	DB	33 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK / 1 INT
Ethan Robinson	DB	37 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD