The Gophers scored three touchdowns in the second quarter, with Darius Taylor catching one TD pass and throwing one as well in their eighth consecutive bowl victory.

Max Brosmer threw for 211 yards and a touchdown, Darius Taylor ran for 113 yards a TD and also threw for a score and Minnesota extended its bowl winning streak to eight with a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

Virginia Tech took an early lead, but couldn't keep the momentum up to Minnesota, falling 24-10 in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina.Appomattox