Minnesota football defeated New Mexico in overtime to win the 2025 Rate Bowl on Friday at Chase Field. Here are the highlights.

Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine straight games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl.

Minnesota pulled out a thriller in overtime over New Mexico to win the 2025 Rate Bowl. Here are five takeaways, including what's next for both teams going into 2026.

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

The Gophers edged New Mexico in overtime with quarterback Drake Lindsey throwing a 12-yard touchdown pass on the last play of the game.

Friday's Rate Bowl was a perfect encapsulation of the Gophers' 2025 season, and it resulted in a 20-17 win against New Mexico, as their bowl game win streak has extended to nine.

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