Despite not quite reaching a bowl-eligible record of 6-6, the Gophers are headed to a bowl game so that the NCAA can fill all of the open spots. Minnesota will face the Central Michigan Chippewas, their third opponent out of the Mid-American Conference. The Gophers defeated Kent State and Ohio earlier this season.
DATE: Monday, December 28 at 4:00 PM CST
LOCATION: Ford Field in Detroit, MI
OPPONENT: Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5)
Central Michigan finished 4th in the MAC West, with a conference record of 6-2. Three of their losses on the year came against Power 5 opponents, with non-conference matchups against Oklahoma State, Syracuse, and Michigan State.