The Minnesota Gophers won the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech, but it was a tough game due to injuries and player absences. The Gophers played without six players, including receiver Daniel Jackson and offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery, who are preparing for the NFL or dealing with injuries.
On the other hand, the Hokies lost seven starters, which is roughly half of what the Gophers were without. Despite this, Minnesota managed to secure a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech at Bank of America Stadium on Friday.
Source: https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/03/gophers-down-seven-starters-for-dukes-mayo-bowl