Rate Bowl
At a glance
Games on record5since 2021
American Conference record0 gamesno member has played in it
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 |
American Conference 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 American Conference done in the Rate Bowl?
No American Conference team has played in the Rate Bowl since 2021.
Which team has played in the Rate Bowl the most?
Minnesota has played in the Rate Bowl 2 times since 2021, winning 2.