MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football squad wrapped up the 2024 season three days into 2025, securing a 24-10 victory against Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday night, leading to P.J. Fleck receiving his celebratory mayo shower post-game.
The bowl game showcased Flavor Flav as its special guest prior to Fleck taking a seat. He quickly wore a shower cap before being booed, then removed it and threw it away. Fleck then prepared for a Gatorade jug-sized shower of Duke’s mayonnaise before completely diving in.
Did it turn out to be all he imagined it would be?
“It truly was everything and beyond.” That was the most fascinating sensation I believe I’ve ever experienced in my whole life. “I experienced one of the most thrilling moments in Nascar, which is one of the most distinctive things I’ve ever done in my whole life,” Fleck stated. “I would do anything for these individuals.” “We didn’t deliver our finest performance of the season, but it was determined and it was challenging.”
Mayonnaise on a Dilly bar?
ESPN commentator’s retch: If the aim of the match was to advertise Duke’s mayonnaise, they employed a unique strategy. The ESPN broadcast team tried various foods featuring Duke’s products during the first half, such as a banana and mayo sandwich. They also experimented with mayo on a Dilly bar, and it turned out just as you would imagine.
Play-by-play announcer Matt Barrie took two bites, instantly spat it into a trash can, was heard gagging, and exclaimed, “Man, that is terrible!”
Elijah Spencer, Darius Taylor, defense lead Gophers to win
What occurred: The Gophers fell behind 7-0 in the opening quarter but bounced back with two touchdowns from receiver Elijah Spencer in the second quarter. Darius Taylor connected with Spencer on a halfback pass to even the score at 7-7. Max Brosmer subsequently connected with Spencer from 12 yards away, putting Minnesota ahead 14-7.
Anthony Smith and Jack Henderson registered sacks in the second quarter, while Darius Taylor contributed a 28-yard touchdown run, putting the Gophers ahead 21-10 against the Hokies at halftime.
Minnesota recorded second-half sacks by Maverick Baranowski, Devon Williams, and Danny Striggow, totaling five for the match, a season best. They additionally created a turnover on downs in the fourth quarter and secured an interception from Kerry Brown.
Dragan Kesich made a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, while Taylor recorded 20 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown for the Gophers. He additionally threw a touchdown pass. Spencer concluded with six receptions for 81 yards and two TDs. In his last match as the Gophers’ quarterback, Max Brosmer passed for 211 yards and a touchdown.
Minnesota concludes the season with an 8-5 record, enhancing their bowl game performance to 6-0 under P.J. Fleck.
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