Lobos to Face Minnesota in 2025 Rate Bowl in Phoenix

 Source - University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico, which went 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the Mountain West, tying for first place, was selected to play the University of Minnesota in the Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rate Bowl will be played on Friday, December 26, at 2:30 pm Mountain Time at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Lobos Are Bowl Eligible After Holding On To Beat UNLV 40-35 In Vegas

 Story From the Associated Press / Photo From the Santa Fe New Mexican

Jack Layne threw three touchdown passes, D.J. McKinney scored the winning touchdown with 3 minutes to go, and New Mexico defeated UNLV 40-35 on Saturday.

The Lobos (6-3, 3-2 Mountain West) saw leads of 21-0 in the first half and 34-21 in the third quarter disappear before McKinney scored the go-ahead touchdown with 3 minutes remaining.

New Mexico Holds On To Beat Lowly Nevada 24-22

 Associated Press

D.J. McKinney rushed for two touchdowns, and Scottre Humphrey added a touchdown run as New Mexico defeated Nevada 24-22 on Saturday night. This marked the Wolf Pack's fifth consecutive loss.

Quarterback Jack Layne completed 14 of 22 passes for 138 yards, without throwing any touchdowns or interceptions, and he contributed 71 rushing yards on eight carries for New Mexico (4-3, 1-2 Mountain West Conference). Humphrey recorded 13 carries for 58 yards, while McKinney rushed for 39 yards and caught three passes for 43 yards.