The University of New Mexico football team picked up a historic win to take one step closer toward a debut in the Mountain West championship.The Lobos, led by first-year head coach Jason Eck, won over the San Diego State University Aztecs after a defensive stop in a double overtime thriller. The final score was 23-17.The Lobos had a chance to win in overtime but fumbled the ball inside the five-yard line and the Aztecs recovered. That sent the game into a second overtime.In the second OT, Jack Layne found Cade Keith for a 25-yard touchdown to make the score 23-17. The Lobos then held SDSU on downs to clinch the win.UNM now awaits the result of the Boise State and Utah State matchup. If the Broncos lose, the Lobos will host the conference title game against either SDSU or UNLV.Stay updated on the latest sports news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
The University of New Mexico football team picked up a historic win to take one step closer toward a debut in the Mountain West championship.
The Lobos, led by first-year head coach Jason Eck, won over the San Diego State University Aztecs after a defensive stop in a double overtime thriller. The final score was 23-17.
The Lobos had a chance to win in overtime but fumbled the ball inside the five-yard line and the Aztecs recovered. That sent the game into a second overtime.
In the second OT, Jack Layne found Cade Keith for a 25-yard touchdown to make the score 23-17. The Lobos then held SDSU on downs to clinch the win.
UNM now awaits the result of the Boise State and Utah State matchup. If the Broncos lose, the Lobos will host the conference title game against either SDSU or UNLV.
Stay updated on the latest sports news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.