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Minnesota nips New Mexico in OT

Jalen Smith’s diving catch in overtime lifts Minnesota over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

For Jalen Smith, one great touchdown catch deserved another. And because of Smith’s efforts, Minnesota beat New Mexico, 20-17 in overtime, in the Rate Bowl on Dec. 26 at Chase Field. Smith, a redshirt freshman,

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Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

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Jalen Smith's second diving TD grab wins Rate Bowl as Minnesota denies New Mexico first 10-win season since 1982

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Minnesota Survives New Mexico in Overtime: 5 Rate Bowl Takeaways

There weren't a lot of points in the 2025 Rate Bowl, but it turned into the best bowl of the early part of the season as Minnesota's Jalen Smith made a diving catch in overtime in a 20-17 overtime win...

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

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Gophers snap counts and notable PFF grades from Rate Bowl win over New Mexico

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Jalen Smith gives Gophers fans reason to be bullish on future passing attack

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

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Analysis: Gophers’ future looks brighter with Anthony Smith announcing his return

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.

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Minnesota walks off New Mexico with insane OT touchdown

Minnesota Golden Gophers win yet another bowl game as wide receiver Jalen Smith makes a spectacular TD catch in overtime