New Mexico State Football Drops 116th Rio Grande Rivalry Game
Toa Fa'avae passed for 174 yards and ran for 57 as the Lobos gained 253 rushing yards and forced three turnovers.
- On Saturday, New Mexico defeated New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th Rio Grande Rivalry, claiming the inaugural Chile Roaster trophy and improving to 4-1.
- Leading the nation in takeaways, the Lobos defense forced multiple turnovers early to build a commanding 14-3 halftime lead against New Mexico State.
- Quarterback Toa Fa'avae recorded 177 passing yards and 57 rushing yards, while Scottre Humphrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, combining for 433 total offensive yards.
- New Mexico State coach Tony Sanchez turned to backup quarterback Adam Damante in the third quarter; Damante completed 16 of 19 attempts for 162 yards and two touchdowns but New Mexico had already surged to a 35-3 lead.
- The Lobos return home to face UTEP next Saturday, while the Aggies host Western Kentucky on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as New Mexico State attempts to improve its 1-3 record.
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New Mexico beats New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Toa Fa’avae passed for 174 yards and added 57 on the ground, Scottre Humphrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 on Saturday in the 116th edition…
NM State suffers 42-18 loss to rival New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — New Mexico State football was handed a 42-18 loss by in-state rival New Mexico at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday. New Mexico State committed three turnovers in the game, with two coming on the Aggies' first two drives of the second half. New Mexico capitalized on those mistakes and [...]
Rio Grande Rivalry Halftime Update: New Mexico leads NMSU, 14-3
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The NMSU Aggies currently trail the New Mexico Lobos, 14-3 at the half. The Lobos scored two touchdowns in the first quarter to go up 14-0. NMSU would connect on a field goal in the second quarter for their first points of the game. The Aggies are looking for their
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New Mexico State University AthleticsNM State Stumbles in 116th Rio Grande Rivalry
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With 25,024 in attendance, NM State concluded its non-conference schedule on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Memorial Stadium as it hosted New Mexico in the 116th playing of the Rio Grande Rivalry. After a competitive first half, the Aggies fell to the Lobos 42-18. NM State will now prepare to host Western Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 1, as they begin Conference USA play and open a stretch of four midweek games. New Mexico got the s…
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