FinalFriday, December 26, 2025
New Mexico LobosNCAA D1 FBS · NM
17Minnesota Golden GophersNCAA D1 FBS · MN
20| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Lobos | 3 | 3 | – | 8 | 17 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | – | 7 | – | 7 | 20 |
Venue
Chase Field
Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 27,439
Details
- Sport
- Football
- Level
- NCAA D1 FBS
- Type
- bowl
Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl
— Minnesota thrives in an era of bowl opt-outs, even when a national championship is out of reach.