Minnesota Survives New Mexico in Overtime
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Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith made an incredible diving touchdown catch to win the Rate Bowl over the New Mexico Lobos.
A bold throw by Drake Lindsey turned into a game-winning touchdown catch by Jalen Smith as the Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-5) survived overtime to beat the New Mexico Lobos (9-4) in the Rate Bowl and win their ninth-straight bowl and seventh under head coach P.J. Fleck.
Drake Lindsey's second touchdown pass to Jalen Smith gave Minnesota a thrilling 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl. With the win,
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.
P.J. Fleck looks to stay undefeated in bowl games at Minnesota and push his record to 7-0 versus New Mexico 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,