Watch: Beanie Bishop Returns Punt for Historic WVU TD in Bowl Game

Charlotte, N.C. – Since the WVU offense failed to score again throughout the rest of the first half of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Beanie Bishop eventually took the matter into his own hands.

Bishop returned a punt 78 yards to the house, giving the Mountaineers their second touchdown of the game.

BYE BEANIE 💨 @_sbx2 pic.twitter.com/aIk1o0zSno

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) December 27, 2023

This return was actually the first for the WVU program since one by Tavon Austin in 2012.

And now Beanie Bishop adds WVU's first punt return for a touchdown since 2012 to his resume. One hell of a complete lone season for the transfer. https://t.co/ShUhkiIsxA

— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) December 27, 2023

The Tar Heels would answer with a touchdown drive off their own, making the score 14-10.

Stay with WV Sports Now for the rest of our coverage of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl between WVU and North Carolina.