Duke's Mayo Bowl

The Duke's Mayo Bowl, held annually at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium since 2002, hosts a showdown between ACC and either SEC or Big Ten teams. Initially known as the Queen City Bowl, this college football game has changed several names, including Continental Tire Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, and Belk Bowl.

Duke's Mayo Bowl history

The Duke's Mayo Bowl, previously known under different names, found its roots in Charlotte, North Carolina, back in 2002. It started as the Queen City Bowl, transitioning through various sponsorships before adopting its current title. Initially, it brought together the ACC's fifth pick and the AAC's third choice until changes occurred due to evolving conferences.

Sponsorships played a big role in shaping this bowl's journey. Belk, a department store chain based in Charlotte, took on the title sponsorship from 2011 to 2019, extending it to become a significant part of the event. However, after 2019, the sponsorship changed hands. In June 2020, Duke's Mayonnaise was the new title sponsor, bringing a unique tradition of dousing winning coaches in mayo instead of the usual Gatorade.

There have been developments in match-ups too. Initially, it was the ACC versus the AAC, then it shifted to the ACC versus the SEC's second pick after the College Football Playoff teams were chosen. The 2020 game marked a new turn as the ACC's opponent alternated between the Big Ten and the SEC, ensuring a diverse lineup of teams on the field.

Duke's Mayo Bowl game schedule 2025

The 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl is set for January 3, 2025, at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring a matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5) from the Big Ten Conference and the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6) from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, with Matt Barrie handling play-by-play duties, Aaron Murray serving as the analyst, and Harry Lyles Jr. reporting from the sidelines. This game marks the first-ever meeting between Minnesota and Virginia Tech in college football and is part of the 2024–25 bowl games, concluding the 2024 FBS football season.

Duke's Mayo Bowl game time

The 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl is scheduled for January 3, 2025, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Duke's Mayo Bowl teams qualified for 2025

The 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl, the 23rd edition of the annual game, will feature a matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5) from the Big Ten Conference and the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6) from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Minnesota, led by head coach P.J. Fleck, enters the bowl game after finishing the season with a 7-5 record.

On the other hand, Virginia Tech, coached by Brent Pry, concluded their season with a 6-6 record, relying on their balanced offensive approach and athleticism to compete at a high level. This game marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs in college football history, adding extra intrigue to the matchup.

The game will be officiated by referee Jason Autrey and serves as part of the 2024–25 bowl games, concluding the 2024 FBS football season.

Duke's Mayo Bowl Game tickets

Tickets for the 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl, scheduled for January 3, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, are available for purchase. Fans can secure their seats through official platforms like Ticketmaster and other authorized ticket vendors. Ticket prices typically range from $85 to $340, depending on seat location, availability, and demand.

Duke's Mayo Bowl location

The Duke's Mayo Bowl is held annually at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This stadium spans 33 acres and hosts 74,867 spectators. The Carolina Panthers from the NFL and Charlotte FC from Major League Soccer also play their home games at the Bank of America stadium.

Initially planned to host the ACC Championship Game until 2019, the stadium encountered a brief change in 2016 before reclaiming its spot in 2017. Recently, the ACC confirmed its commitment to this stadium, ensuring it remains the championship venue until at least 2030.

Over the years, Bank of America Stadium has seen some remarkable moments, including a record-breaking attendance of 74,532 fans, witnessing the Panthers triumph over the Dallas Cowboys in a game back in September 2018.

Duke's Mayo Bowl Records

Duke's Mayo Bowl Winner List

Among the most successful teams in Duke's Mayo Bowl's history, Virginia leads with 3 wins (2002, 2003, 2018), followed by Boston College, NC State, Wake Forest, and West Virginia have each claimed 2 victories, as of 2024 Duke's Mayo game played.

Here is a list of winning teams and their respective years in Duke's Mayo Bowl history: