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Elijah Spencer Highlights vs. Virginia Tech (2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl MVP)

Elijah Spencer closed his college career with 6 receptions for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns as Gopher Football defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Gopher Football Top Defensive Plays in 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl (Jan. 3, 2025)

Take a look back at the top defensive plays from Gopher Football’s 24-10 win over Virginia Tech in the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Darius Taylor Touchdown Pass to Elijah Spencer in 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl

Gopher running back Darius Taylor threw his first career touchdown pass to Elijah Spencer in the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX | NFL

Game of the week Minnesota Vikings (14-2) v Detroit Lions (14-2) The final game of the regular season and it all comes down to this. Two titans battle for the NFC North crown, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and the ivory tower of a first-round bye. The loser takes the fifth seed and a… Continue reading NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX | NFL

Six Minnesota Vikings named to NFC Pro Bowl roster

Many Vikings players are having career years, and many will be going to the Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 2 in Orlando. Unless they are preparing for the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Quarterback Sam Darnold, receiver Justin Jefferson, outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and… Continue reading Six Minnesota Vikings named to NFC Pro Bowl roster

Lots of Minnesota Gophers Players are Planning to Sit Out Bowl Game

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Gophers have a football game tomorrow. That’s right, after sitting idle for the entire month of December (last played Nov. 24 vs Wisconsin), the Gophers will play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday at 6 PM CST vs the Virginia Tech Hokies. Well, most of the healthy Minnesota… Continue reading Lots of Minnesota Gophers Players are Planning to Sit Out Bowl Game