Total Yards
Virginia Tech223
Minnesota403
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Minnesota at Virginia Tech
Jan 4, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 10
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech149
Minnesota236
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech74
Minnesota167
Turnovers
Virginia Tech1
Minnesota2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature39°F
Wind19 mph NW
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia Tech24:36
Minnesota35:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota beats Virginia Tech 24-10
Minnesota defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 403-223 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 24-10. Collin Schlee run for 3 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 403 total yards, 167 rushing yards, and 236 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 223 total yards, including 74 on the ground and 149 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Minnesota led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Collin Schlee run for 3 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Darius Taylor run for 28 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 21-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Darius Taylor pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 10 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 12 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Love 60 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-21 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 44 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 24-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-10
Minnesota defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
403-223
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
167
Minnesota averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
236
Minnesota averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 223 | 403 |
| Passing Yards | 149 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 74 | 167 |
| First Downs | 9 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-33 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 20-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 24:36 | 35:24 |