Quick Lane Bowl Matchup
Dec 6, 2015 - 11:55 PM Central Michigan (7-5, MAC) vs. Minnesota (5-7, Big Ten), Dec. 28, 5 p.m.LOCATION: Detroit
TOP PLAYERS
Central Michigan: Quarterback Cooper Rush, 3,703 yards passing.
Minnesota: Running back Shannon Brooks, 6.2 yards per rush.
NOTABLE
Central Michigan: The Chippewas have won five of their last six games, and they were involved in one of the most exciting bowl games a year ago - a 49-48 loss to Western Kentucky in the Bahamas Bowl.
Minnesota: The Golden Gophers are one of three 5-7 teams to reach bowl games this season because there were not enough bowl-eligible teams with six victories. They have lost five of their last six games.
LAST TIME
Minnesota 30, Central Michigan 10 (Sept. 16, 1987).
BOWL HISTORY
Central Michigan: This is the second year of the Quick Lane Bowl, which replaced the Motor City Bowl - a game the Chippewas took part in four times between 2006-12.
Minnesota: This is the first time the Golden Gophers have played in the Quick Lane Bowl, and the appearance will mark their fourth straight bowl game.
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