UNM’s defense set to shake off rare poor performance

UNM’s Jerrick Reed II (9) goes low for the tackle as Fresno State senior Nikko Remigio (1) leaps into the air during the Bulldogs’ win Oct. 22 at University Stadium. (Chancey Bush/Journal)When a college football team plays 11 quarters without scoring a touchdown, as have the New Mexico Lobos, that team’s offense tends to get a lot of scrutiny from the townsfolk – and not in a good way.

What does one say, though, of a defense that allows 41 points, 510 yards, 28 first downs and a 5.7-yard average per rush?

Those are the numbers the UNM defense – ranked 22nd nationally in total yards allowed entering the Fresno State game on Oct. 22 – conceded to the Bulldogs that day at University Stadium. Not…