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New Mexico defeats Nevada 31-3 in historic AP poll appearance
The No. 22 ranked New Mexico Lobos defeated Nevada 31-3, marking the first game in school history played while ranked in the AP poll. New Mexico improved to an 8-1 record and 5-0 in Mountain West play.
Toa Fa’avae contributed 150 passing yards and a touchdown, while Scottre Humphrey rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The Lobos' defense limited Nevada to minus-9 rushing yards and forced 10 punts. Other scores included a 31-yard touchdown run by Kiefer Sibley and a 37-yard field goal by Nick Romero.
Nevada, now 3-6, scored a single field goal by Jacob Fernandez in the final minute of the first half.
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Jason Eck · Nevada Wolf Pack · New Mexico Lobos · Scottre Humphrey · Toa Fa’avae