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Overtime Heartbreak: Lobos Fall to Minnesota at the 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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Jalen 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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Minnesota tops New Mexico in overtime of Rate Bowl to extend bowl streak
The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the New Mexico Lobos in overtime of the Rate Bowl, 20-17 on Dec. 26 to win their ninth straight bowl game.
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