Minnesota projected starting lineup and depth chart for Duke’s Mayo Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The high-powered Duke’s Mayo Bowl is set to deliver some excitement to the fans as Minnesota and Virginia Tech face off on Friday evening. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck, who led the Golden Gophers to a solid 7-5 season, aims to extend his streak of five bowl victories with the team to six against the Hokies.

On the other hand, Virginia Tech - under coach Brent Pry - is eager to secure back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2016-17 despite navigating a challenging season with a 6-6 record.

The tradition of drenching the winning coach in mayonnaise adds a fun twist to this non-CFP bowl game, making it a fan favorite. This game will be the first-ever meeting between these two programs, setting the stage for an intense showdown at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Minnesota projected starting lineup and depth chart

Offense

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Daniel Jackson

• 2nd: Donielle Hayes
• 3rd: Tyler Williams

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Le'Meke Brockington

• 2nd: Kenric Lanier II
• 3rd: T.J. McWilliams

WR-SL (Slot Receiver):

Starter: Elijah Spencer

• 2nd: Cristian Driver
• 3rd: Kristen Hoskins

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Aireontae Ersery

• 2nd: Nathan Roy

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Tony Nelson

• 2nd: Martes Lewis

C (Center):

Starter: Greg Johnson

• 2nd: Jackson Hunter

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Ashton Beers

• 2nd: Aluma Nkele

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Quinn Carroll

• 2nd: Phillip Daniels

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Nick Kallerup

• 2nd: Jameson Geers
• 3rd: Frank Bierman
• 4th: Jack DiSano
• 5th: Julian Johnson

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Max Brosmer

• 2nd: Drake Lindsey
• 3rd: Dylan Wittke
• 4th: Max Shikenjanski
• 5th: Jeremiah Finaly

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Darius Taylor

• 2nd: Marcus Major
• 3rd: Jordan Nubin
• 4th: Jaren Mangham
• 5th: Sieh Bangura

Defense

LDE (Left Defensive End):

Starter: Jah Joyner

• 2nd: Lucas Finnessy
• 3rd: Hayden Schwartz

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Deven Eastern

• 2nd: Jalen Logan-Redding
• 3rd: Logan Richter

DT (Defensive Tackle)

Starter: Anthony Smith

• 2nd: Darnell Jefferies

RUSH:

Starter: Danny Striggow

• 2nd: Jaxon Howard
• 3rd: Eli Mau

WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Cody Lindenberg

• 2nd: Joey Gerlach
• 3rd: Tyler Stolsky

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Maverick Baranowski

• 2nd: Devon Williams

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Justin Walley

• 2nd: Evan Redding
• 3rd: Samuel Madu

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Kerry Brown

• 2nd: Coleman Bryson

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Aidan Gousby (Questionable)

• 2nd: Koi Perich
• 3rd: Garrison Monroe

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Ethan Robinson

• 2nd: Rhyland Kelly

NB (Nickel Back):

Starter: Jai'Onte' McMillan

• 2nd: Jack Henderson

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Mark Crawford

• 2nd: Caleb McGrath

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Dragan Kesich

• 2nd: David Kemp
• 3rd: Sam Henson

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Dragan Kesich

• 2nd: David Kemp
• 3rd: Sam Henson

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Alan Soukup

• 2nd: Ryan Algrim

H (Holder):

Starter: Mark Crawford

• 2nd: Caleb McGrath

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Koi Perich

• 2nd: Quentin Redding (Out)
• 3rd: Daniel Jackson

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Koi Perich

• 2nd: Jordan Nubin

Injured Players:

• Darius Green (DB): Questionable
• Aidan Gousby (DB) - Questionable
• Quentin Redding (PR) - Out
• Pierce Walsh (TE) - Questionable
• Sam Macy (DL) -Out
• Riley Sunram (DL) - Out
• Pierce Walsh (TE) - Questionable