Gophers score walk-off win in Rate Bowl, 20-17 over New Mexico

Jalen Smith caught two touchdown passes, one in overtime, as the Gophers improved to 9-0 in their past nine bowl appearances.
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Rate Bowl walk-off: Gophers beat New Mexico 20-17 in OT on Jalen Smith TD

The University of Minnesota football team finished the 2025 season in dramatic fashion, with a 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico on Friday in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Takeaways: Jalen Smith’s diving catch in overtime lifts Gophers past New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Mankato native Jalen Smith's touchdown catch in overtime lifted the Gophers to a win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

College football fans go wild for New Mexico's bowl game uniforms

College football fans suggested that the New Mexico Lobos scored a touchdown with their turquoise uniforms for the Rate Bowl against Minnesota.
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