PHOENIX — With the Rate Bowl approaching, New Mexico has revealed the uniforms it will wear for Friday’s matchup in the desert against Minnesota.
Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos running back D.J. McKinney (10) celebrates with offensive lineman Tyler Lawrence (68) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
New Mexico enters the Rate Bowl at 9-3 and will play in its first bowl game since 2016. Riding a six-game winning streak in 2025 that included a stunning victory over UCLA, the Lobos are looking to cap the season on a high note.
They will try to do so in a slick turquoise jersey paired with white pants, a nod to New Mexico’s Native heritage and a symbol of the program’s rise under first-year coach Jason Eck.
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— New Mexico Football (@UNMLoboFB) December 23, 2025
Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) scans the field against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Minnesota has yet to announce its uniform for the December showcase. The Golden Gophers, who finished 7-5, are making their fifth consecutive bowl appearance and will look to extend their postseason success.
While neither program hails from the Valley, the stakes remain high at Chase Field. Football has become a rarity in Phoenix, and when the Rate Bowl arrives, it draws fans from across the region and beyond to support their teams on a national stage.
Despite a different venue, New Mexico and Minnesota will still aim to put on a memorable spectacle.
Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs in for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
The Lobos and Golden Gophers kick off the Rate Bowl on Friday, Dec. 26, at 2:30 p.m. MST.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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