What transpired Thursday night at Albertsons Stadium felt a little strange.
Perhaps it was because the game kicked off with the sun still out. Maybe it was the all-orange uniforms.
The crowd, one of the smallest in the last decade, was treated to what used to be an unusual sight but has become routine. The Boise State offense, so potent this millennium, struggled against New Mexico, needing all the help it could get.
Yes, the 28,385 on hand were treated to a 28-14 win in both teams’ Mountain West opener, but it may not be the sort to inspire a rush at the ticket office for next Friday’s home game against Virginia.