Overview
- Kickoff is set for Friday, Dec. 26 at 2:30 p.m. MST (4:30 p.m. ET).
- Minnesota enters at 7-5 and New Mexico at 9-3.
- Opening betting line lists Minnesota -3.5 with a moneyline of Minnesota -148 and New Mexico +124, and an over/under of 47.5, according to USA TODAY.
- USA TODAY's panel posted split selections on the matchup, reflecting uncertainty on the spread.
- First-year New Mexico coach Jason Eck earned attention for guiding the Lobos to a 9-3 regular season.