The Gophers' fuzzy bowl picture has moved one day closer to clarity.
As of Saturday evening, 78 teams have claimed the 80 spots in the record-high 40 bowl games.
Georgia State was the latest team to reach six wins and get into a bowl with a 34-7 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday.
The Gophers (5-7, 2-6 Big Ten) needed South Alabama to lose Saturday night to be assured a bowl game. If South Alabama (5-6) won, Minnesota will be tied with San Jose State for the 80th and final bowl spot.
The bowl lineup will be announced Sunday.