At 1-6 overall and 0-3 in Mountain West Conference play, the season is slipping away from Utah State, if it hasn’t already. A road trip to rival Wyoming beckons, followed by games against Washington State, Hawaii, San Diego State and Colorado State.

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.

TV channel and live stream links for the Oct. 19 New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah State Aggies Week 8 college football matchup.

The chants reverberated throughout the Jim and Carol Laub Athletics-Academic Complex, rising up from the visiting locker room at Maverik Stadium, loud enough that Utah State players and coaches could almost certainly,

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.

New Mexico rallied from two separate double-digit deficits to beat Utah State 50-45 at Maverik Stadium. UNM has now won three straight, scoring 50 or more points in each win.

On the ensuing New Mexico possession, Bronson Olevao Jr. intercepted a pass at the New Mexico 30 and returned it inside the 20. The drive kicked off with a 14-yard pass to Jalen Royals, then Spencer Petras scored on a 4-yard touchdown run to cap the two-play drive.

Series: Utah State has won seven consecutive games against New Mexico, six of those by double digits. All-time, USU holds a 17-13 edge on New Mexico, with a 9-2 advantage over the Lobos since the teams became Mountain West Conference foes.