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Minnesota Will Play in Holiday Bowl After Boycott: Latest Comments, Reaction

The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team ended its boycott Saturday and will face Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 as scheduled.

Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune was the first to report the conclusion of the boycott.

Minnesota's players announced on Dec. 15 their decision to boycott football activities after 10 members of the team were suspended by the university.

According to ESPN.com, Ray Buford Sr., the father of suspended defensive back Ray Buford Jr., said the suspensions were a result of a Title IX investigation with regard to an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Sept.