The 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl today released the official All-Bowl Teams of the first two decades to mark the 20th anniversary of the bowl game this month. The teams were selected by a committee that included bowl officials and local media members who have covered all the games.
The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has showcased some of the greatest bowl performances ever, starting with Virginia running back Wali Lundy’s 200 yards of total offense and four touchdowns in the inaugural game in 2002. Georgia’s Nick Chubb rushed for a bowl record 266 yards in 2014. North Carolina’s Hakeem Nicks (2008), Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk (2017) and Virginia’s Olamide Zaccheaus (2018) each recorded three touchdown games. And Dak Prescott led Mississippi State to a win in 2015 with 380 passing yards and four touchdowns.
Three MVPs have come from the defensive side of the ball, including Wisconsin’s Jack Sanborn last year. NC State’s Mario Williams (2005) had seven tackles (four for a loss) and two sacks in his final college game before becoming the first pick in the NFL Draft.
“We are delighted to recognize the outstanding players and performances of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl,” said Executive Director Danny Morrison. “As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the game, it is important to reflect upon the players that have contributed to its rich history. We are proud to honor the All-Bowl Teams from our first two decades.”
All-Duke’s Mayo Bowl Team (2002-2010)
QB Matt Schaub Virginia 2002, 03 ‘03 MVP, 20-31 for 244 yards, TD
RB Wali Lundy Virginia 2002, 03 ‘02 MVP, 22 rushes for 127 yds., 5 rec. for 76 yds., 4 TDs
RB Andre Callender Boston College 2004 26 rushes for 174 yards, TD
WR Hakeem Nicks North Carolina 2008 8 catches for 217 yards, 3 TDs
WR Kenneth Moore Wake Forest 2007 11 catches for 112 yards in win
TE Heath Miller Virginia 2002, 03 two wins, 7 rec. for 138 yds. and 1 TD
OL D’Brickashaw Ferguson Virginia 2002, 03 two wins, helped UVA average 35.5 ppg.
OL Jeremy Trueblood Boston College 2004 Helped BC average 5.0 yards per rush in win
OL Gosder Cherilus Boston College 2004, 06 Helped BC to 2 victories
OL Steve Justice Wake Forest 2007 All-American center led Wake to win
OL Jason Pinkston Pittsburgh 2009 Paved way for Dion Lewis to gain 159 yards and MVP
DL Mario Williams NC State 2005 7 tackles, 4 for loss, 2 sacks in shutout
DL Jabaal Sheard Pittsburgh 2009 Three tackles, 1 sack in win
DL John McCargo NC State 2005 Helped earn first shutout in game history
DL B.J. Raji Boston College 2006 Helped BC defeat Navy
LB Stephen Tulloch NC State 2005 MVP, 15 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
LB Jolonn Dunbar Boston College 2006 MVP, 14 tackles, 4 for loss, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery
LB Stanley Arnoux Wake Forest 2007 8 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception in win
CB Adam Jones West Virginia 2002 Helped hold UVA to 17 completions for 196 yards
CB Mike Jenkins South Florida 2005 Helped hold NC St. to 127 yards passing
S Da’Norris Searcy North Carolina 2008 10 tackles and 2 sacks
S Garland Heath NC State 2005 5 tackles, 1 sack and a pass deflected in shutout
P Andy Lee Pittsburgh 2003 49.5 yard average on 2 punts
K Dan Hutchins Pittsburgh 2009 Made 4 of 5 field goals including GW with 0:52
RET Larry Taylor Connecticut 2007 68 yard punt return TD, only UConn TD of game
All-Duke’s Mayo Bowl Team (2011-2020)
QB Dak Prescott Mississippi State 2015 MVP, 25-42 for 380 yards, 4 TDs
RB Nick Chubb Georgia 2014 MVP, 33 rushes for 266 yards, 2 TDs
RB Matt Colburn II Wake Forest 2017 150 yards and 1 TD, 7.1 average, in win
WR Christian Kirk Texas A&M 2017 13 catches for 189 yards, 3 TDs
WR Olamide Zaccheaus Virginia 2018 MVP, 12 receptions for 100 yards, 3 TDs
TE Travis Kelce Cincinnati 2012 5 catches for 123 yards, 1 TD
OL Jonathan Cooper North Carolina 2013 Helped UNC gain 174 yards rushing in win
OL Joe Thuney NC State 2015 Helped NC St. average 5.4 yards per play in loss
OL Garrett Bradbury NC State 2015 Helped NC St. average 5.4 yards per play in loss
OL Entire line Georgia 2014 Helped UGA average 5.9 yards per carry on 52 rushes
DL Mike Rose NC State 2015 7 solo tackles in loss
DL Ray Drew Georgia 2014 7 tackles and 1 sack in win
DL Kingsley Keke Texas A&M 2017 9 tackles in loss
DL Wendell Dunn Wake Forest 2017 8 tackles, 1 sack and a forced fumble in win
LB Jack Sanborn Wisconsin 2020 MVP, 11 tackles and an interception in win
LB Raynard Ashby, Alan Tisdale Virginia Tech 2019 14 tackles each
LB Greg Blair Cincinnati 2012 15 tackles, one forced fumble and recovery
CB Jared Collins Arkansas 2016 12 tackles, including 8 solo, in loss
CB Debione Renfro Texas A&M 2017 11 tackles, 9 solo and 1 forced fumble
S David Amerson NC State 2011 2 interceptions, 65-yard interception return TD
S Dominick Sanders Georgia 2014 2 interceptions in win
P Will Monday Duke 2012 79-yard punt
K Mike Weaver Wake Forest 2017 Made 2 of 3 FGs and all 7 PATs in win
RET Ryan Switzer North Carolina 2013 MVP, 86 yd punt return TD, 113 total yards
The first bowl game to call the Carolinas home, the Duke’s Mayo Bowl was founded in 2002. This year features the University of North Carolina Tar Heels facing the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday, December 30th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. with an 11:30 a.m. kickoff. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.
This is the second year with Carolinas-founded Duke’s Mayonnaise as the title sponsor. The partnership with Duke’s Mayonnaise, a staple in southern recipes for over 100 years, was announced last summer. Previous title sponsors were Belk (2011-2019), Meineke Car Care Centers (2005-2010) and Continental Tire North America (2002-2004).
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