Overview
- D.J. McKinney delivered a 49-yard punt-return touchdown and a 1-yard rushing score as New Mexico surged to early control.
- The Lobos added a safety and a 41-yard field goal before Jack Layne hit Cade Keith for a 40-yard touchdown to lead 26–7 at halftime.
- Damon Bankston iced the game with a 41-yard fourth-quarter run and finished with 84 yards on 13 carries.
- New Mexico outgained Utah State 407–306 and dominated possession 38:16 to 21:44, with Layne completing 17 of 22 for 183 yards and a score.
- Utah State fell to 4–4 overall and 0–4 on the road after an end-zone interception, costly penalties, and missed tackles on a fake punt; New Mexico improved to 5–3 and 4–0 at home, with USU entering a bye needing two more wins for bowl eligibility.