The Minnesota Gophers lost to Syracuse in the Texas Bowl on Friday, preventing them from earning their ninth win of the season while continuing a bowl losing streak that dates back to 2004. Without further ado, here are the best photos from last week’s Texas Bowl.
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans cheer during the fourth quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Jerry Kill watches from the sideline during the third quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Texas Bowl as Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Peter Westerhaus (18) defends at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) makes a reception during the second quarter of the Texas Bowl as Syracuse Orange safety Jeremi Wilkes (28) attempts to make a tackle at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) makes a reception during the second quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Donnell Kirkwood (20) reacts after a play during the first quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans cheer as the team arrives before the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Jerry Kill arrives before the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back David Cobb (27) rushes during the first quarter of the Texas Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Reliant Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
