The Gophers haven't played in a major bowl game since 1962, the longest drought for any Big Ten program. They also have a five-game bowl losing streak since 2005:
2005:Virginia 34, Gophers 31 in Music City Bowl, Nashville
2006:Texas Tech 44, Gophers 41 in Insight Bowl, Tempe, Ariz.
2008:Kansas 42, Gophers 21 in Insight Bowl
2009:Iowa State 14, Gophers 13 in Insight Bowl
2012:Texas Tech 34, Gophers 31 in Meineke Car Care Bowl in Houston
