New Mexico Edges Colorado State 20–17 to Clinch First Winning Season Since 2016
Turnover-fueled defense delivered the margin in a rivalry now uncertain under realignment.
Overview
- Luke Drzewiecki hit field goals from 45 and 35 yards, with the latter providing the winning points after rushing touchdowns by D.J. McKinney and Jack Layne.
- Darius Curry threw three interceptions for CSU, while UNM lost four fumbles, as both defenses forced four turnovers.
- New Mexico improved to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the Mountain West, extending its win streak to four games.
- Colorado State fell to 2-8 and dropped its fourth straight game after an in-game quarterback switch from Jackson Brousseau to Curry.
- Reports framed this as likely the final Mountain West meeting between the programs due to conference realignment, as 27,526 fans marked UNM’s largest November home crowd since 2008.