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Senior wide receiver Elijah Spencer earned MVP honors, quarterback Max Brosmer set a school record for completions in a season with 268, and running back Darius Taylor added 130 total yards and two touchdowns.
By Ryan Kostecka
Come for the football, stay for the mayonnaise.
P.J. Fleck and the Gophers ended their season on a high note Friday night, taking down Virginia Tech 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. It was Fleck’s eighth consecutive bowl game victory with Minnesota.
After a slow start on offense, quarterback Max Brosmer and co. found a rhythm when they scored touchdowns on three straight possessions in the second quarter to take a 21-10 lead at the break. The second half was dominated by the defense as they held the Hokies scoreless, finishing with five sacks and nine tackles for loss on the night.
Senior wide receiver Elijah Spencer earned MVP honors after finishing with six catches, 81 yards and two touchdowns. In his lone season with the Gophers, Brosmer etched his name into the record books when he set a school record for completions in a season with 268. He finished 18-of-29 for 211 yards and a touchdown in his final college game. Running back Darius Taylor added 130 total yards and two touchdowns (one rushing, one passing).
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Ryan Kostecka is the Minnesota Star Tribune’s sports editor.
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