But it was backup quarterback Benji Kamrath – who was greeted by chants of “Ben-ji, Ben-ji” as he jogged into the locker room – who might now carry Minnesota’s hopes of a New Year’s Day bowl game.

Drew D. Kamrath, 50, of Mankato, formerly Stewart, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Mankato. A private family graveside service was at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Cosmos. The Rev.