Michigan running back Kalel Mullings announced Friday that he is entering the NFL draft.
According to multiple reports, Mullings did not travel with the Wolverines to Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama on New Year’s Eve.
Mullings rushed for a team-leading 948 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.
In his final game, he produced a memorable performance, running for 116 yards and Michigan’s only touchdown in a 13-10 upset of Ohio State on Nov. 30.
The 2024 bowl season has hit high gear, with games coming fast and furiously.
Our college football experts provide their thoughts on all 36 bowl matchups, including key storylines to follow and a player to keep an eye on in every game, followed by a takeaway and the MVP as games conclude.
Get ready, because it’s the best time of the year!
Takeaway: Minnesota extended the longest bowl winning streak in the country to eight games, largely dominating a severely depleted Virginia Tech team that was missing its starting quarterback, running back, receivers, pass rushers and defensive backs. Max Brosmer, playing in his last collegiate game, threw for 211 yards and finished the season with 2,828 yards passing — the third-highest total in school history. The defense came up big all night, limiting the Hokies offense to 223 total yards and nine first downs. Twice in the fourth quarter, Virginia Tech drove inside the Minnesota 20 but the Gophers stopped the Hokies both times on fourth down, including a game-sealing interception with 4:24 remaining. There was one highlight for Virginia Tech: Kicker John Love made a 60-yard field goal, the second longest in school history. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck got the ceremonial mayo bath after the win, his sixth bowl victory at the school. The other 34 coaches in program history have combined for seven.
