Golden Gophers Edge Lobos 20-17 at Chase Field in Rate Bowl
New Mexico Lobos
3-3-0-8-3
17
Minnesota Golden Gophers
0-7-0-7-6
20
Venue: Chase Field
Attendance: 27,439
Minnesota held off New Mexico 20-17 at Chase Field in the Rate Bowl. Drake Lindsey passed for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Darius Taylor ran for 116 yards and scored a touchdown. Jalen Smith hauled in 6 catches for 64 yards and both of Lindsey's touchdowns as Minnesota secured the win before 27,439 fans.