Written By Ken Hulsey
As the Third Quarter was winding down this afternoon at University Stadium, it seemed like the new Lobo football coach had gotten the memo. Traditionally, the team would start strong, get fans excited, and then follow that up with a heartbreaking collapse—often losing in spectacular fashion. This pattern, unfortunately, has been part of the New Mexico Lobo Football legacy for many years. However, as the fourth quarter kicked off, something felt different. The Lobos appeared determined to actually secure a win this time around.
With the Lobos holding a slight lead of 17-16, Idaho State mounted a drive and running back Tytan Mason pushed through from three yards out, putting the Bengals back ahead at 22-17. They then attempted a two-point conversion, but the Lobo defense stepped up and prevented it. The Lobos quickly regained possession, and just three minutes later, a one-yard run from Damon Bankston sent New Mexico back in front once again. The Lobos decided to go for two, and Jack Layne connected with Dorian Thomas, extending their lead.
When Idaho State got the ball back, the Lobo defense proved tough once more, stopping their advance and forcing a punt. Taking control of the game again, the Lobos executed a flawless four-minute drill to march down the field, and Scottre Humphrey's late touchdown secured a 32-22 lead with under two minutes remaining. The Lobo defense held firm once more, allowing the Lobos to run out the clock and clinching coach Jason Eck's first win as head football coach.
It wasn't the cleanest victory, but the Lobos defied expectations and showed resilience when it mattered most!
More on the game from the AP:
Scottre Humphrey rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns and New Mexico defeated FCS Idaho State 32-22 on Saturday.
Damon Bankston's 1-yard rushing score gave the Lobos (1-1) the lead in the fourth quarter, and Humphrey, a junior transfer from Montana State, scored his second touchdown on the next drive after an Idaho State three-and-out to give Jason Eck his first win as New Mexico's head coach.
Jack Layne was 13-of-21 passing for 155 yards and Dorian Thomas had five catches for 55 yards.Humphrey broke free for 61-yards in the second quarter to make it 14-3, but Idaho State took the lead with three straight scoring drives spanning halftime.
Davis Harsin and Jackson Sharman split time at quarterback for the Bengals (0-2), with Harsin going 17 of 26 for 181 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and Sharman completing 11 of 13 passes for 84 yards.
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