Minnesota: It took a while for the Golden Gophers to get going, but three touchdowns in the second quarter proved to be the difference. The defense took care of the rest as the Hokies couldn't muster ...

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will square off in the Mayo Bowl. Here is everything to know ahead of the game.

In their new bracketology, ESPN placed the Hokies as one of the last-four-in, replacing the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Although Virginia Tech has worse losses than Minnesota, their overall record ...

2 Minnesota won the 2025 WBIT title, defeating No. 3 Belmont 75-63. The victory marks the Golden Gophers' first WBIT ... 32-team field was announced. Virginia Tech, James Madison, Saint Joseph ...

However, Virginia Tech is in the midst of a lean period following a 13-19 season that ended on Tuesday with the Hokies' 82-73 loss to the California Golden Bears in the first round of the ACC ...

Virginia Tech has dropped four of six. The Hokies' 1-7 record in Quad 1 games is just better than Minnesota's 0-6, but the Gophers have a better NET rating (38 to 46)," Creme explained.

The Gophers (7-5) were without seven ... Taylor capped the drive with a 28-yard touchdown run as Minnesota scored 21 straight points. Virginia Tech kicker John Love hit a bowl record 60-yard ...

Virginia Tech offers the best chance for Johnson to play near home as the Hokies are the only in-state prospect for Johnson. The Hokies will also offer Johnson an immediate path to playing time.