Minnesota vs. New Mexico in the Rate Bowl:
How to Watch with Sling
The Rate Bowl features New Mexico vs. Minnesota in a postseason matchup.
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How to Watch Minnesota vs. New Mexico in the Rate Bowl with Sling
New Mexico vs. Minnesota in the Rate Bowl is available with a 1 Day Pass ($4.99), 7 Day Pass ($14.99), or 3 Day Pass ($9.99) subscription.
When is New Mexico vs. Minnesota?
The Rate Bowl between the Lobos and the Golden Gophers takes place Friday, December 26, 2025, with kickoff set for 4:30p ET at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
What Channel is Minnesota vs. New Mexico?
The Lobos vs. the Golden Gophers will air on ESPN. To watch ESPN with Sling, subscribe to a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass, or purchase a monthly subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.
What are the Odds for New Mexico vs. Minnesota?
According to DraftKings, Minnesota is 2.5‑point favorites against New Mexico in the
Rate Bowl. The Over/Under line is currently 44.5 points.
Rate Bowl Preview and Details
In terms of smaller programs going up against Power Four teams, the Rate Bowl is actually one of the more intriguing games in the bowl season slate. And that is thanks to the boisterous personalities of both of these coaches. New Mexico’s Jason Eck is a name that has gained some traction in the coaching carousel. He turned a downtrodden Idaho program around, and now in his first year at perennial loser New Mexico, went 9–3. He will have his team fired up to take on a Big Ten opponent. This game will be played at the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, which is always a classic bowl season quirk.
Who: The New Mexico Lobos vs. the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Rate Bowl
When: Friday, December 26 at 4:30p ET on ESPN
Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
How to watch: ESPN is available on Sling with a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass subscription or Sling Orange or Blue.