Rate Bowl
At a glance
Games on record5since 2021
Big Ten record3-14 games with a member
2025 winnerMinnesota20-17 vs New Mexico
Biggest margin13 pointsKansas 49-36, 2023
Most appearances since 2021
Minnesota2 games · 2-0
Kansas1 game · 1-0
Kansas State1 game · 1-0
Wisconsin1 game · 1-0
New Mexico1 game · 0-1
Oklahoma State1 game · 0-1
Rutgers1 game · 0-1
UNLV1 game · 0-1
Every Rate Bowl result since 2021
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Minnesota | 20-17 | New Mexico |
| 2024 | Kansas State | 44-41 | Rutgers |
| 2023 | Kansas | 49-36 | UNLV |
| 2022 | Wisconsin | 24-17 | Oklahoma State |
| 2021 | Minnesota | 18-6 | West Virginia |
Big Ten teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Rate Bowl?
Minnesota beat New Mexico 20-17 in the 2025 Rate Bowl, played December 26, 2025 at Chase Field.
How has the Big Ten done in the Rate Bowl?
Big Ten teams are 3-1 in the Rate Bowl since 2021, across 4 games involving a member.
Which team has played in the Rate Bowl the most?
Minnesota has played in the Rate Bowl 2 times since 2021, winning 2.