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
The Gophers were outscored 5-0 at even strength and were outshot 46-21 by the Buckeyes.
