The losing streak ends

By defeating Central Michigan, the Gophers ended a seven-game losing streak in bowls. A look at their bowl history:

Bowl (year of season)ResultU coach

1960 RoseWashington 17, Gophers 7Warmath

1961 RoseGophers 21, UCLA 3Warmath

1977 Hall of FameMaryland 17, Gophers 7Stoll

1985 IndependenceGophers 20, Clemson 3Gutekunst

1986 LibertyTennessee 21, Gophers 14Gutekunst

1999 SunOregon 24, Gophers 20Mason

2000 Micronp.comN.C. State 38, Gophers 30Mason

2002 Music CityGophers 29 Arkansas 14Mason

2003 SunGophers 31, Oregon 30Mason

2004 Music CityGophers 20, Alabama 16Mason

2005 Music CityVirginia 34, Gophers 31Mason

2006 InsightTexas Tech 44, Gophers 41 (OT)Mason

2008 InsightKansas 42, Gophers 21Brewster

2009 InsightIowa State 14, Gophers 13Brewster

2012 Meineke Car CareTexas Tech 34, Gophers 31Kill

2013 TexasSyracuse 21, Gophers 17Kill

2014 CitrusMissouri 33, Gophers 17Kill

2015 Quick LaneGophers 21, Central Michigan 14Claeys