Impressive redzone defense helped New Mexico win on the blue turf against Boise State 31-24.
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The Lobos (6-4, 4-2) earned their first win in seven tries against Boise State, which had taken over the second-longest active home winning streak in FBS after Baylor lost earlier Saturday. Watch New Mexico Lobos vs Boise State Broncos live stream online NCAA College Football ESPNU TV broadcast coverage, live scores, Game Kickoff time & schedule and Radio Commentary info here.
Check back here later and in Sunday’s Journal for more results. New Mexico is now bowl eligible but is also in position to make an appearance in the Mountain West Conference Championship if the Lobos win their remaining two home games.
Ninety-five seconds later, a 4-yard Terriyon Gipson touchdown run gave the Lobos breathing room after a Cranston Jones interception of Rypien gave New Mexico the ball at the Broncos’ 30. The Lobos scored three plays later for a 31-17 lead.
Moments after Boise State tied the game on Brett Rypien’s 18-yard screen pass to Jeremy McNichols, Apodoca hit Delane Hart-Johnson on an 81-yard scoring pass on second-and-17.
New Mexico Lobos rank at 62 for scoring 29.9 points where as Boise State Broncos rank at 22 for allowing 18.3 scores.
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Martin Breunig scored 21 points, Brandon Gfeller added 10, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and Montana rallied to beat Boise State 74-71 in Friday night’s season opener for both teams. Sperbeck set school records with 20 receptions for 281 yards. In his last two games against the Broncos, Pressley has 13 carries for 280 yards after rushing six times for 126 yards Saturday. Boise State Broncos rank at 77 for 223.0 road passing yards where as New Mexico Lobos rank at 80 for allowing 257.5 passing yards at home.
