Lobos Stymied by Rams 17-6
FORT COLLINS, CO – CANVAS STADIUM
New Mexico (3 – 5, 2 – 2) AT Colorado St. (5 – 3, 3 – 0)
| 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Colorado St. | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New Mexico | Colorado St. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense | ||
| Yards | 453 | 334 |
| Plays | 75 | 56 |
| Avg. Per Play | 6.04 | 5.96 |
| TDs | 0 | 2 |
New Mexico’s offensive slide continued Saturday night. Despite a stout defensive outing, the Lobos fell to Colorado State 17-6, unable to find the end zone and plagued by turnovers, penalties, and missed opportunities. The loss ended UNM’s three‐game win streak and dropped their record to 3-5 overall (2-2 in the Mountain West).
Defensive Effort, Offensive Frustration
- UNM’s defense was the highlight: they held Colorado State to just 334 yards, their lowest allowed this season, and limited them to 10 points for much of the game. The Rams’ only offensive touchdown came late in the first half on a 46-yard pass to Caleb Goodie from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi.
- On the other side, UNM’s offense couldn’t capitalize. They had four turnovers, a missed field goal, and a fumble inside Colorado State’s five-yard line. Key red zone chances were dropped by penalties and miscues.
Standout Performers
- Devon Dampier (QB, New Mexico): Despite the loss, had a strong statistical night with 319 passing yards and finished with ~370 yards of total offense.
- Ryan Davis (WR): Career highs for the junior — nine receptions and 146 receiving yards.
Costly Moments & Statistics
- Penalties hurt UNM badly: 10 penalties total, nine on offense, including one that moved them out of field goal range, and another that wiped out a scoring opportunity.
- The Lobos outgained Colorado State 453-334, but turnovers and failure to convert in the red zone kept them off the board.
- Special teams turned into a problem: an 82-yard punt return by Colorado State for a touchdown added a damaging three-point swing.
Series & Context
- Colorado State has now won 13 straight games against New Mexico.
- This matchup was UNM’s first game without several offensive playmakers: Javen Jacobs, Na’Quari Rogers, Caleb Medford, and Luke Wysong were all unavailable. Together they accounted for over 1,700 yards of offense in prior seasons.
What’s Next
UNM hosts Wyoming next — a chance to refocus and fix the execution issues that have cost them dearly in recent weeks. If they want to stay in contention, the Lobos must clean up the red zone, minimize penalties, and protect the football. Their defense has proven it can hold its own; the offense needs to match that level.
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