The victory also propelled the Lobos to a 3-4 record on the season and 2-1 mark in Mountain West Conference play. Jubilation is an appropriate descriptor of the scene — for the Lobos,

Utah State surrendered 552 yards of offense to New Mexico, nearly equal yards on the ground (280) and through the air (272). The Aggies failed miserably at containing the Lobos on third down, as New Mexico finished the game 10-of-15 on the money down.

Maybe there was something to the idea that lesser competition would equal better results for the Utah State Aggies. But it still didn't translate to a win.

During his introductory press conference last December, after having been named the new head football coach at the University of New Mexico, Bronco Mendenhall wasn’t shy about his plans for the Lobos football program.