ESPN: What you need to know about every college football bowl game

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per ESPN:

Outback Bowl
Minnesota vs. Auburn
Raymond James Stadium
Tampa, Florida
1 p.m., ESPN/ESPN App

Minnesota (10-2)

Key player: WR Rashod Bateman won the Big Ten's receiver of the year award after a breakout sophomore season, in which he recorded 57 receptions for 1,170 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Biletnikoff Award semifinalist broke the single-season team record set in 2018 by teammate Tyler Johnson, another player to watch in this matchup.

Storyline to watch: The Gophers have had a season of milestones, but they can reach another with a bowl win. Minnesota hasn't eclipsed 10 wins since 1904, when it finished 13-0 and captured the school's first national title. The Gophers' win over No. 4 Penn State on Oct. 26 made them 9-0 for the first time since 1904.

Auburn (9-3)

Key player: Auburn might not get another defensive lineman like Derrick Brown. The big fella does it all, stuffing the run just as well as he rushes the passer at tackle. It's why he's up for the Bednarik, Nagurski, Outland and Maxwell awards, and is a virtual lock to be a first-round pick.

Storyline to watch: We've seen flashes of brilliance from true freshman quarterback Bo Nix, but we haven't seen the full package yet. With a bunch of extra time and practices to develop, might we get a preview of what steps he'll take next season as a sophomore?

What you need to know about every bowl game

Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.

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Go Gophers!!