Albuquerque Journal · Oct 1, 2022
Lobos nearly pull off upset, lose big lead to UNLV
New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II (9) recovers a fumble from UNLV wide receiver Nick Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)The last time the University of New Mexico appeared in Las Vegas as a team, the Lobos had to adapt and survive in a COVID world during the 2020 seven-game season.
On Friday night back in Sin City, they once again used their improvisational skills to create their own alternate universe.
UNM alternated quarterbacks and used an up-tempo offense to stun UNLV in the first half, but the Rebels responded with a stirring comeback for a 31-20 win at Allegiant Stadium.