New Mexico State Coach Accuses Rival of Sabotaging Bowl Game Prep

Allegations stem from an incident involving quarterback Diego Pavia, adding tension to the long-standing rivalry.

New Mexico State football coach Jerry Kill accused University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez of denying his team access to practice facilities before their bowl game against Fresno State, which they lost 37-10.
Kill's accusations stem from an incident where New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia was seen urinating on the New Mexico logo in the indoor practice facility, leading to internal discipline.
Kill claimed that the New Mexico Bowl director Jeff Siembieda had to intervene to allow the Aggies to use New Mexico’s field, and that four police officers were present to watch the team when they arrived.
Nunez denied Kill's allegations, stating the school would never stand in the way of any team practicing for its bowl game and calling the accusations misguided and offensive.
This incident adds tension to the long-standing rivalry between the two New Mexico teams.