ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Battle of I-25 had its 108th installment between New Mexico State and the University of New Mexico at Dreamstyle Stadium on Saturday night. After forcing a fumble on the very first drive of the game, the Aggie defense continued to stifle the Lobos for three quarters of play. That was until a near comeback by the Lobos in the fourth quarter before the Aggies were able to hold on for a 30-28 victory on enemy territory.
UNM (1-1) put up 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter which gave NM State (1-1) just a two-point lead, 30-28, with 1:11 remaining in the contest.