Jalen Smith's 2nd diving TD grab wins Rate Bowl
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Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) celebrates with teammate Logan Loya (17) after catching the game winning touchdown pass against the New Mexico Lobos during overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The return of Smith as well as those of quarterback Drake Lindsey and wide receiver Jalen Smith gives the Gophers a boost heading into the offseason.
The Gophers will be shorthanded at receiver and cornerback for the Rate Bowl against New Mexico at Chase Field on Friday. Senior wideout Le’Meke Brockington, who led Minnesota with 46