Nationally-Ranked Lobos Dismantle Nevada 31-3

RENO, Nev. — New Mexico rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, then UNM’s defense did the rest, for a dominant 31-3 win over Nevada in UNM’s first-ever game as an AP-ranked team. The win was also UNM’s first win over Nevada in Reno in program history, after going 0-4-1 in the previous five games, with the lone tie coming in the first meeting in 1942.

UNM’s defense told the story, holding Nevada to only 97 yards and a lone field goal. That field goal came on the final drive of the first half, and it apparently angered the Lobo defense, as UNM allowed Nevada to gain just six yards in the second half. The defense set up UNM’s first second-half score when Brett Karhu nailed…