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New Mexico Rallies Past New Mexico State 38-20 Behind Layne’s Four TDs

The 115th Rio Grande Rivalry featured both teams above .500 for the first time since 1992.

Overview

  • New Mexico poured in 24 points after halftime to erase a 17-14 deficit.
  • Jack Layne completed 23 of 30 passes for 303 yards, including a 24-yard go-ahead touchdown to Dorian Thomas late in the third quarter.
  • The Lobos tied their single-game record with nine sacks, led by Keyshawn James-Newby with 2.5.
  • New Mexico State opened with a reverse-pass touchdown and a 42-yard fumble return but produced only three points in the second half.
  • The result moved New Mexico to 3-1 and New Mexico State to 2-2 and widened the Lobos’ series edge to 75-35-5.