Overview
- Adam Jones' 93-yard touchdown run and Scottre Humphrey's 4-yard score sealed the comeback.
- New Mexico led 31-14 at the start of the fourth quarter but failed to respond to Montana State's rally.
- The Lobos' debut under coach Bronco Mendenhall started strong with a scoop-and-score but faltered late.
- Montana State outgained New Mexico with 567 total yards, including 362 rushing yards.
- Both teams face tough upcoming games, with New Mexico traveling to Arizona and Montana State visiting Utah Tech.