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Jalen Smith - Records multi-TD game Smith accrued six receptions (on eight targets) for 64 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico.

Impact For 2025, Smith doubled his touchdown tally, from two to four. During the year, he logged 28 receptions (on 53 targets) for 419 yards, establishing himself as among the best of Minnesota's receiver corps. Smith will be a redshirt sophomore during 2026.

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Darius Taylor - Excellent again during bowl Taylor recorded 24 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 23 yards during Friday's 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico.

Impact In back-to-back games, Taylor has logged triple-digit yards and one touchdown. For 2025, he recorded 143 rushing attempts, 915 all-purpose yards (670 rushing and 245 receiving) and four touchdowns. Though all that is slightly down from 2024, the data is excellent and showcases what has been expected of Taylor throughout his collegiate career. If he chooses to re-enroll at Minnesota or use his senior year of collegiate eligibility, his return would be a big deal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drake Lindsey - Clean bill continues Lindsey completed 18 of 28 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico.

Impact Since Week 9, when Lindsey logged a 0-3 TD-INT ratio at Iowa, he has not turned the ball over. Across five games, the quarterback scored 10 times, averaging two touchdowns per matchup. During 2025, his first full year under center, he completed 63.2 percent of 389 pass attempts for 2,382 yards and an 18-6 TD-INT ratio. On the run, Lindsey's four touchdowns mean he surpassed the 20-TD threshold as well.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine straight games with a 20-17 win ov...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Minnesota Looks to Stretch Big Ten-Record Bowl Winning Streak Against New Mexico

Minnesota has the longest active bowl win streak, the longest in Big Ten history and the fourth-longest in all of college football history....

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota Looks to Stretch Big Ten-Record Bowl Winning Streak Against New Mexico

Sam Henson - Inactive for Rate Bowl Henson (undisclosed) is out for Friday's matchup against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.

Impact Henson has been battling with an undisclosed injury for most of this season, and he didn't end up appearing in the game as he was the backup kicker even when healthy. As a redshirt senior this season, he's likely used up all of his collegiate eligibility, unless he attempts to use a medical redshirt and return for another year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Wittke - Out for Rate Bowl Wittke (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.

Impact Wittke has been the backup quarterback all season for the Golden Gophers, but he will not be active for the Rate Bowl. With the redshirt sophomore out and teammate Emmett Morehead (undisclosed) also sidelined, Max Shikenjanski will be the likely QB2 versus the Lobos.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Morehead - Not active Friday Morehead (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against New Mexico.

Impact Morehead will not be active for the Golden Gophers' appearance in the Rate Bowl. The redshirt senior quarterback was buried in the depth chart this year, and he did not appear in a game all season. He's now run out of collegiate eligibility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Le'Meke Brockington - Not playing in bowl game Brockington (undisclosed) is out for Minnesota's game against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.

Impact Brockington will sit out for the Golden Gophers' bowl game after a career-high redshirt senior season. The 6-foot wideout brought in 46 receptions for 484 yards and four touchdowns this campaign. He'll now focus on new horizons as he's run out of collegiate eligibility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Minnesota vs. New Mexico: Rate Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 26, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. New Mexico Lobos Rate Bowl game, Friday, Dec. 26.

4 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

How to Watch Minnesota vs. New Mexico: Rate Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 26, 2025

Minnesota vs. New Mexico Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025

Preview the Dec. 26 matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and New Mexico Lobos with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting li...

6 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Minnesota vs. New Mexico Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025

Cristian Driver - Leaving Minneapolis Driver (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Impact Driver didn't play at all in 2025, missing the entire season with an undisclosed injury. Prior to that, the former Penn State receiver caught seven passes for 49 yards and one touchdown in 2024 with Minnesota. He should have one season of eligibility remaining at his next stop.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Kollock - Entering transfer portal Kollock is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Kollock becomes questionable for Minnesota's bowl game with New Mexico, scheduled Dec. 26. If the quarterback does transfer colleges, he would have spent less than a year as part of the Gophers.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fame Ijeboi - Hits portal Ijeboi will enter the transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Ijeboi got plenty of opportunities in his redshirt freshman season, in part taking advantage of the fact that starter Darius Taylor missed several games. Ijeboi finished as the Gophers' second leading rusher with 441 yards and two touchdowns on 4.5 yards-per-carry, also reeling in 12 catches for 54 yards and a score. With three seasons of eligibility remaining and a solid year at a Big Ten program under his belt, Ijeboi should have plenty of suitors in the portal.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State, Indiana clash for Big Ten crown in rare title game featuring nation's top-ranked teams

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has been here before

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Darius Taylor - Big day in season finale Taylor logged 19 carries for 100 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 17-7 win against Wisconsin.

Impact Taylor had a productive outing against the Badgers, running for 100 yards and a touchdown on the day. The 6-foot running back saw a large portion of his production on a single play, running for a 49-yard touchdown in the second quarter, giving the Golden Gophers a 10-0 lead at the time. Taylor finished the regular season with 554 yards and three touchdowns on 4.7 yards per attempt on the ground through nine games, adding 30 receptions for 222 scoreless yards through the air as well. He will get the opportunity for on more impactful performance in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Lindsey - Season-low yards in victory Lindsey completed 18 of 24 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Though Lindsey threw for a season-low 90 yards against rival Wisconsin, he threw a touchdown and did enough for the Golden Gophers to get the victory. The 6-foot-5 quarterback connected with tight end Jameson Geers on a 13-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, giving the Golden Gophers the final score of the game. Lindsey finished with 2,235 yards and 16 touchdowns to six interceptions through 12 games on the season, adding four rushing touchdowns as well. Lindsey will have one final opportunity to make an impact for the Golden Gophers this season during Minnesota's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his Big Ten Power Rankings, with Ohio State and Indiana remaining on top and setting up a must-see Big T...

DECEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

Luke Fickell: Two plays from loss to Minnesota will haunt Wisconsin Badgers Luke Fickell was happy with how his Wisconsin Badgers defense played in the loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but he thinks two plays in...

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

College Football Week 14 Highlights, Scores: Alabama Escapes Auburn, More

Here are the highlights from Week 14 of the 2025 college football season, including Ohio State-Michigan and much more!

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 14 Highlights, Scores: Alabama Escapes Auburn, More

Jameson Geers - Strong finish to regular season Geers (undisclosed) reeled in all four targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 win versus Wisconsin.

Impact Geers' latest touchdown marks his fourth for 2025. During the Wisconsin-Minnesota game's fourth quarter, he logged a three-yard reception, meaning his touchdown celebration did not lead to an injury that would cost him time. It means Geers will enter Minnesota's scheduled bowl as a healthy option.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan's Axe with a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin, the 4th time in 5 years

Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minne...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Minnesota win fourth Paul Bunyan's Axe in five years after defeating Wisconsin in the snow 🥶🪓

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Darius Taylor bursts for 49-yard TD run, extending Minnesota's lead over Wisconsin

NOVEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan's Axe with a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin, the 4th time in 5 years

Minnesota win fourth Paul Bunyan's Axe in five years after defeating Wisconsin in the snow 🥶🪓

Darius Taylor bursts for 49-yard TD run, extending Minnesota's lead over Wisconsin