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Lobo Dumas hopes to take it to the house — in hometown El Paso

The University of New Mexico’s game at UTEP on Saturday is a big one for Aaron Dumas.

But it’s not just because the freshman running back is returning home, where he made a name for himself at Americas High in El Paso. It’s because he’s seemingly on the verge of making a name for himself as well on the college football level.

“I haven’t broken out of my shell yet,” said Dumas, who has led the Lobos (2-1) in rushing in two of their three games. “I’ve been playing pretty consistent. Whatever the task is, I’ve just had to put my head down.