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Howden to Play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

12/11/2022 6:19:00 PM | Football

All-Big Ten performer has played in 57 games and has 233 tackles and four interceptions

University of Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden has accepted an invitation to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The annual game is one of premier postseason showcase events in college football and will be played on Jan. 28, 2023, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. 

Howden started 12 games for Minnesota this year and made 51 tackles (34 solo). He had 2.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two interceptions. 

Howden played in 57 career games for the Gophers and made 233 tackles (162 solo). He recorded 4.5 tackles for loss, broke up 19 passes and had four career interceptions. 

Howden is the third Gopher to accept an invitation to a showcase bowl. All-American center John Michael Schmitz will participate in the Senior Bowl and defensive back Terell Smith will compete in the East-West Shrine Bowl. 
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