TUCSON, Ariz. — Utah State made New Mexico State wait just a little bit longer to secure its first bowl victory in more than a half of century.
But after 57 years, what’s a few minutes of overtime?
Thanks to a 21-yard touchdown run by Larry Rose III on their second play of the extra period, the southern Aggies prevailed over the northern Aggies, 26-20, Friday night in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
“For us, that game couldn’t have ended any better,” NMSU head coach Doug Martin proclaimed. “That was just poetic that Larry Rose would score that last touchdown because he’s meant so much to this football program.