For the first time in nearly a decade, New Mexico has a legitimate shot at making a bowl game.
The Lobos head into the final four games of the season with a 4-4 (2-2 Mountain West) record, meaning they’re just two wins away from bowl eligibility. The last time UNM went into the month of November with a .500 record or better was in 2007, which was also the last time the Lobos made a bowl appearance.
The road to a possible bowl berth won’t be an easy one for UNM. Three of its last four opponents have winning records, including this weekend’s opponent Utah State (5-3, 4-1 Mountain West).