Stephen Forester works his way to the top of the depth chart Bret Bloomquist, Wochit
LAS CRUCES — Week 11 football games give a good indication of a team's direction, its improvement over the course of a season.
With a 44-35 victory over UTEP on Saturday in a battle of two 1-9 teams, New Mexico State got its second consecutive win and some validation that it has gotten better through a tough year.
They showed a sense of the moment, their defense was resilient, their offense rose to the occasion whenever it needed an answer.