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Wake Forest's coach Jake Dickert celebrated his team's victory in the Duke's Mayo Bowl by getting drenched in 4.5 gallons of mayonnaise, while the game featured a dramatic comeback by Mississippi State and a serious injury to quarterback Kamario Taylor, who may be sidelined for the future.
Mississippi State is favored to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Wake Forest, which will be missing key players, with predictions favoring the Bulldogs to cover the spread and stay under the total points.
Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry announced staff changes, parting ways with defensive coordinator Chris Marve, offensive line coach Ron Crook, and strength and conditioning director Dwight Galt IV, citing the need for improved on-field results. The Hokies, with a 6-6 record, are set to play Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on January 3.
Nebraska football secured a bowl game appearance for the first time since 2016 after defeating Wisconsin 44-25. ESPN's Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach project Nebraska to face Georgia Tech, with Bonagura predicting the Pinstripe Bowl in New York and Schlabach the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. This marks a celebratory return to postseason play for Nebraska fans.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has announced that he will skip the Duke's Mayo Bowl and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye, the 2022 ACC Player of the Year, is projected to be one of the top two quarterbacks selected in the draft. Despite Maye's success, UNC had a mixed record during his tenure as the starter. Several other UNC players, including linebacker Cedric Gray, offensive lineman Corey Gaynor, and wide receiver Tez Walker, will also skip the bowl game to prepare for the NFL.
Ticket requests for West Virginia's appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on December 27 will be available to Mountaineer Athletic Club members and non-MAC football season ticket holders starting December 4. Available tickets are in the club level and lower level seating areas. The priority deadline to request tickets is December 6, and all tickets will be distributed via mobile delivery. General public ticket sales will be available through Ticketmaster, and WVU students can purchase tickets at the Mountaineer Ticket Office. West Virginia will face North Carolina in the game.