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Lobos Answer Olen’s Challenge, Lock Down Washington State in 92-64 Exhibition Win
After allowing 89 points to Oklahoma State, New Mexico responded with a dominant defensive performance in a 92-64 exhibition win over Washington State. The Lobos held the Cougars to 35% shooting, limited them to 12 points in the paint and forced 17 turnovers that led to 23 points. UNM’s defense fueled its transition offense, while Uriah Tenette, Jake Hall and Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi led a balanced scoring attack as 10 Lobos scored from the field.
Somehow Over the Rainbows: UNM Football Escapes Hawaii With Crucial Victory
Forget a tropical getaway- the University of New Mexico survived a nightmare in Honolulu. Overcoming 16 penalties, 3 turnovers, and a sluggish 10-0 halftime deficit, the Lobos pulled off a miraculous 21-10 comeback against Hawaii on Saturday night. Safety Drew Speech’s clutch fourth-quarter goal-line forced fumble—recovered in the end zone by Mercury Swaim—and Scottre Humphrey’s emotional, game-clinching 49-yard touchdown run capped an unforgettable night.
All Business; No Pleasure or Revenge on UNM Football Team’s Mind Vs. Hawaii
Forget payback for 2024. The 4-1 UNM Lobos are in Oahu for a high-stakes Mountain West showdown against Hawaii’s explosive pass attack as they keep their College Football Playoff dreams alive.
College GameDay this, College GameDay that. The Lobos are focused on the Rainbow Warriors
Forget ESPN’s College GameDay - the New Mexico Lobos are locked in on business. Fresh off a bye week, UNM travels west to face a desperate Hawai’i squad looking for a 2-0 Mountain West start.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Sixth Week of Mountain West College Football
UNLV takes control of the Mountain West title race, NDSU’s offense shows key flaws, and Air Force keeps rolling without its QB. Here are the top 5 takeaways from Week 6 in Mountain West college football.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Second Week of Mountain West College Football
From humiliating FCS upsets to statement road victories, the Mountain West turned into absolute chaos last weekend. While conference newcomers North Dakota State continued their dominant FBS transition by dismantling Air Force, stalwarts like UNLV hit an unexpected brick wall, and two other programs suffered embarrassing home drops to lower-subdivision foes. But amidst the wreckage, a few programs took care of business, racked up record-setting blowouts, and found their footing.
Here are the top five takeaways from a wild, unraveling week of Mountain West college football with Colton Pool.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The First Week of Mountain West College Football
Week 1 in the Mountain West didn’t just nudge preseason storylines off course—it blew them to pieces.
From New Mexico’s dominant, defensive masterclass, to North Dakota State proving its FBS transition is built for immediate contention, the opening slate brought absolute chaos to the league. Add in UNLV’s crucial, defense-led rebound, Hawaii’s frustrating slow start, and a statement blowout from a hyper-physical Nevada squad, and the hierarchy of the conference has already been reshuffled.
Here are Colton Pool’s top five takeaways from a wildly unpredictable opening week in Mountain West college football.