Although the University of New Mexico Lobos didn’t get a win Friday night at the Rate Bowl, they did get a lot of support from their New Mexico fans, who came to cheer them on in Phoenix, Arizona. “I’m sad because it was within our grasp.

Win or lose, Lobo Nation was determined to show up and cheer for their team during the 2025 Rate Bowl in Phoenix Friday.

The matchup between Minnesota and New Mexico marked the start of a lucrative holiday sports stretch fueled by the Fiesta Sports Foundation.

USA TODAY is covering all the action from kickoff to trophy ceremony, but there's still time to experience the game in-person. Here's everything you need to know about the Rate Bowl before the Lobos and Golden Gophers take the field.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and New Mexico Lobos will play in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field on Friday afternoon.

We've been making history all year,” said Lobos tight end Dorian Thomas. “We started with the UCLA game. They hadn't beat a Power 4 team in I don't know how

New Mexico looks to tie the program record with 10 wins and Minnesota looks to win a ninth straight Bowl game and stay undefeated in bowls under coach P.J. Fleck when they face off in the Rate Bowl on Friday,