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Jalen Smith's Diving OT TD Wins Rate Bowl for Minnesota, 20-17

The victory extended the Gophers' bowl streak to nine under P.J. Fleck's unbeaten postseason run.

Nov 30, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) passes for a touchdown to wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (not pictured) during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) catches 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
Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Mexico Lobos quarterback Jack Layne (2) against the Minnesota Gophers during the first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Officials upheld the 12-yard touchdown catch on video review after New Mexico opened overtime with a field goal.
  • Smith finished with six receptions for 64 yards and two scores, both from Drake Lindsey.
  • Lindsey went 18-for-28 for 147 yards as Darius Taylor added 116 rushing yards and a touchdown.
  • New Mexico's Damon Bankston returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
  • Minnesota closed at 8-5 and New Mexico at 9-4 after the Friday game at Chase Field in Phoenix.