The first final drive of the game ended just as the opening drive did—with the Lobo football team trying to execute on fourth down.
Unfortunately for New Mexico, (3-4, 1-3 MW) neither attempt was fruitful. In the latter case, freshman quarterback Tevake Tuioti was sacked before he was unable to send up one last desperation heave, and Colorado State walked away with a 27-24 victory.
The Rams (6-2, 4-0 MW) got a big stop on UNM’s opening drive after the Lobos elected to go for it on 4th and 3 instead of attempting what would’ve been a 49-yard field goal.