Gophers head to Phoenix: Minnesota aims for 9th straight bowl win in Rate Bowl showdown

The Gophers are headed to Phoenix to face New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on December 26th. Minnesota enters the matchup with the longest active bowl win streak in the nation at eight straight victories as the team looks to add a ninth at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fiesta Sports Foundation Executive Director Erik Moses says fans can look forward to warm weather, festive events and plenty of activities throughout Phoenix. With temperatures in the 70s, a unique baseball park setting and a chance to extend their postseason success, the Gophers are set for a high-energy holiday matchup in the Valley of the Sun.