Eight premier college football bowl games are taking place across the country on Saturday, including the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, which has already drawn enthusiastic fans to Albuquerque.”It’s about 11 hours with stops,” Curtis Garner said, describing his journey to the event. On Friday night, Old Town was awash in a sea of red and green as fans and players gathered in the plaza, debating which team would come out on top and which chili — red or green — would reign supreme in true New Mexico fashion. Both sides are confident in their teams’ chances. North Texas supporters argue they have a solid chance with their strong offense, while San Diego State fans believe their defense will secure the win.”I’m expecting strength against strength,” Mike Becker said. “San Diego State defense versus North Texas offense. It’s going to be a good battle.”The clock is ticking, but come Saturday, a champion for the Isleta New Mexico Bowl will be crowned once again. Tipoff is at 3:45 p.m.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Eight premier college football bowl games are taking place across the country on Saturday, including the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, which has already drawn enthusiastic fans to Albuquerque.
“It’s about 11 hours with stops,” Curtis Garner said, describing his journey to the event.
On Friday night, Old Town was awash in a sea of red and green as fans and players gathered in the plaza, debating which team would come out on top and which chili — red or green — would reign supreme in true New Mexico fashion.
Both sides are confident in their teams’ chances. North Texas supporters argue they have a solid chance with their strong offense, while San Diego State fans believe their defense will secure the win.
“I’m expecting strength against strength,” Mike Becker said. “San Diego State defense versus North Texas offense. It’s going to be a good battle.”
The clock is ticking, but come Saturday, a champion for the Isleta New Mexico Bowl will be crowned once again. Tipoff is at 3:45 p.m.