The holiday week continues will more college football. Minnesota and New Mexico will meet in Arizona for the 2025 Rate Bowl.

Nothing says postseason football like a debut matchup as the Gophers and Lobos prepare to face off for the very first time. On December 26, there’s plenty on the line as a win would just mean more to both squads.

The Gophers have won every bowl game they’ve played under P.J. Fleck, including postseason victories in the past four consecutive years. The game that began the streak? The Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix.

New Mexico, however, is playing in its first bowl game since 2016. The Lobos went 9-3 in their first season under Jason Eck, and a postseason win would be the perfect end to a historic season.

It’s time to kick off a weekend of college football with the Rate Bowl. Here’s how to watch Minnesota and New Mexico battle it out with TV channel and start time for the game. 

What channel is Minnesota vs. New Mexico on?

Minnesota vs. New Mexico in the Rate Bowl will be broadcast on ESPN with Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison and Dawn Davenport on the call. 

Cord-cutters can live stream the game on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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Minnesota vs. New Mexico start time

• Date: Friday, Dec. 26
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

Minnesota and New Mexico face off in the Rate Bowl on Friday, Dec. 26. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET from Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ.

Minnesota vs. New Mexico radio station

• Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 84 (home). 380 (away)

Tune into Minnesota vs. New Mexico on SiriusXM. The Gophers’ broadcast will be on channel 84 while the Lobos’ broadcast will be on channel 380.

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College football bowl schedule 2025-26

Scroll down for results of earlier games

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Friday, Dec. 26

Saturday, Dec. 27

Monday, Dec. 29

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Jan. 1

Friday, Jan. 2

Thursday, Jan. 8

Friday, Jan. 9

Monday, Jan. 19

College football bowl results, scores 2025-26

Tuesday, Dec. 23

Monday, Dec. 22

Saturday, Dec. 20

Friday, Dec. 19

Thursday, Dec. 18

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Saturday, Dec. 13

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