Those who worried about New Mexico football stumbling in a “trap” game didn’t need to do so. The Lobos scored on their first offensive — and defensive — possessions and never looked back in a Saturday night win against Louisiana-Monroe.
The defense hadn’t created a turnover since game four of the season against San Jose State, an Austin Ocasio interception return for touchdown in a 48-41 win.
Jadon Boatright wasted no time doing the same against LMU, jumping in front of a third-down pass on the opening drive and hurrying down the field for a 40-yard interception return.