The return of Smith as well as those of quarterback Drake Lindsey and wide receiver Jalen Smith gives the Gophers a boost ...

The Minnesota Golden Gophers secured their ninth consecutive bowl victory with a 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl, extending one of college football’s longest postseason streaks.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) celebrates with teammate Logan Loya (17) ...

Jalen Smith caught two touchdown passes, one in overtime, as the Gophers improved to 9-0 in their past nine bowl appearances.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Mexico Lobos quarterback James Laubstein (13) is pushed out of bounds by Minnesota ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota thrives in an era of bowl opt-outs, even when a national championship is out of reach. These Golden ...

Following Minnesota’s 20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl, quarterback Drake Lindsey, defensive end Anthony Smith, and ...

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

Damon Bankston scored the Lobos' only touchdown on a 100-yard kick return touchdown. But in overtime, Minnesota QB Drake ...

The University of Minnesota football team finished the 2025 season in dramatic fashion, with a 20-17 overtime win over New ...

Jalen Smith made two touchdown catches, including a diving grab in overtime to win the game, to lead Minnesota to a 20-17 ...

Minnesota extends their bowl winning streak to nine straight games since 2015, including 7-0 under head coach P.J. Fleck.