UNM Suffers Blowout Loss to UNLV
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – FOOTBALL
UNLV (7-2) VS New Mexico (3-6)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
| New Mexico | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Total Offense | UNLV | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Yards | 416 | 362 |
| Plays | 50 | 71 |
| Avg. Per Play | 8.32 | 5.10 |
| TDs | 8 | 2 |
UNM endured numerous mistakes in the first half. These included three significant special teams plays allowed. This led to a 56-14 loss to the visiting UNLV Rebels. The game’s abundance of errors featured three long punt returns. There was also a fumbled snap on a punt and a fumble return inside the 10-yard line.
The 42-point loss was UNM’s worst in a conference game since October 27, 2018. They lost 61-19 at Utah State that day. The last time UNM lost by 42 at home was on October 22, 2011 when Air Force beat them 42-0.
UNLV leads the all time series with New Mexico, 15-12. UNLV has three straight victories against New Mexico with four straight in Albuquerque.
GAME NOTES
New Mexico allowed 14 first quarter points.
The Lobos allowed 161 yards on three punt returns.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt had his first receiving touchdown of the season, 13th total.
DJ Washington had five receptions.
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