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Is your money on the Jayhawks or the Golden Gophers? (Wikimedia Images)

Both the Kansas Jayhawks and Minnesota Golden Gophers feel they have plenty to play for in their first meeting in 35 years in the Insight Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Both schools hope to end once-promising seasons on a positive note.

After starting the season with four straight wins, Minnesota was outscored 143-55 while dropping its final four games.

While the Gophers’ defense hopes to be up to the task against Kansas’ 27th-ranked offense averaging 32.7 points, Minnesota’s own offense must get going again.

Adam Weber only threw for 434 yards and three TDs with four interceptions in his last three games.
Todd Reesing will be the key for the 10-point favored Jayhawks. The junior broke four single-season school records including completions, attempts, total yards, and yards passing in 2008.

While the teams have split six all-time meetings, Kansas is 5-6 in bowl games and making its fourth appearance in seven seasons.

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