US EditionSmith's Diving TD Catch in Overtime Sends Minnesota to 20-17 Win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl
Jalen Smith’s diving 12-yard touchdown catch in overtime secured Minnesota’s 20-17 victory, extending their postseason bowl winning streak to nine games, tying second-longest all-time.
- On Dec. 26, the University of Minnesota football team beat the New Mexico Lobos football team 20-17 in overtime at the Rate Bowl at Chase Field, Phoenix after a defensive contest.
- New Mexico's improved defense and special teams kept the game close, as the Lobos allowed about 222 fewer yards than a year ago and Bankston returned a kickoff 100 yards, tying the game.
- Jalen Smith delivered when it mattered most, finishing with six catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns, including a 10-yard second-quarter catch and a diving 12-yard overtime reception confirmed by game officials.
- The victory leaves Minnesota with an 8-5 record and stretches the Minnesota Golden Gophers' bowl winning streak to nine straight under P.J. Fleck, Minnesota head coach.
- With the offseason arriving, Minnesota's focus shifts to recruiting as P.J. Fleck and staff prepare for the NCAA transfer portal opening Jan. 2, hoping Anthony Smith and Darius Taylor return.
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Gophers dig up bowl victory in overtime
Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown on a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime as Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl in Phoenix on Friday.
Lobo football season ends with overtime loss in the Rate Bowl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In its first bowl appearance in nearly a decade, and first outside of Albuquerque in over 20 years, the University of New Mexico football team was matched up against a BIG10 team for the third time this season. UNM Head Coach Jason Eck said his team came up one play short. That [...]
Gophers football prevail in the Rate Bowl
The Gophers returned to the Rate Bowl at Chase Field, their first appearance since 2021. In a 20-17 overtime win, head coach P.J. Fleck defended his undefeated bowl record, with seven straight. The Gophers determination won them their first away game of the season, ending their season 8-5. Despite being in the Mountain West Conference, Fleck said the New Mexico University Lobos were still an incredibly talented team, holding a 9-3 record. The Lo…
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Bismarck TribuneJalen Smith’s diving catch in overtime lifts Minnesota over New Mexico in Rate Bowl
PHOENIX — 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.
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