Christopher Hughes+FollowCyclones Opt Out: Rate Bowl Shake-UpWow, Rate Bowl fans—what a twist! We were all set for a classic Big Ten vs. Big 12 showdown with the Golden Gophers and the Cyclones, but Iowa State’s coaching shakeup sent the Cyclones packing. Now, it’s Minnesota vs. the red-hot New Mexico Lobos, who are riding a six-game win streak. First Rate Bowl without a Big 12 team since 2019! How do you feel about this matchup? Does the Gophers’ bowl streak survive? #Sports #Football #RateBowl00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowGophers heading to sunny Phoenix for Rate BowlMinnesota fans, pack your shorts—no Detroit chill this year! The Gophers are off to Phoenix for the Rate Bowl, facing New Mexico for the first time ever at Chase Field. PJ Fleck’s squad has the nation’s longest active bowl win streak, and they’re fired up for both the matchup and the Arizona sunshine. With bowl games changing and some teams opting out, it’s refreshing to see the Gophers embracing the challenge. What do you think: does this streak matter more than a big-name bowl, or is it all about the experience for players and fans? #Sports #Gophers #RateBowl00Share
Aaron Taylor+FollowNew Mexico’s underdog story heats up Rate BowlOddsmakers are giving Minnesota a slight edge in the Rate Bowl, but New Mexico’s recent six-game win streak and their gritty, unpredictable style are turning heads. The Lobos have pulled off some big upsets this season and have shown they can hang with powerhouse teams. Their confidence and smart coaching could make this matchup way closer than the odds suggest. Minnesota’s defense is tough, but will it be enough to slow down a Lobos squad that’s playing its best football right now? What’s your take—are the odds fair, or is New Mexico being underestimated? #Sports #Football #RateBowl00Share
glen25+FollowNew Mexico vs Minnesota: Rate Bowl shakeup!Bowl season just got a twist—New Mexico is stepping up to face Minnesota in the Rate Bowl after two Big 12 teams opted out, shaking up the usual lineup. This is a rare shot for the Lobos, who haven’t played in this bowl since 1997, while Minnesota is making its fifth appearance. The game’s moving to a 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Chase Field in Phoenix, making it easier for fans to make the trip. With all the last-minute changes, how do you feel about teams passing on bowl games and the new matchups it creates? #Sports #Football #RateBowl00Share
