“Bronco! Bronco! Bronco! Bronco!” New Mexico had just defeated Utah State 50-45, snapping a seven-game losing streak against USU. The victory also propelled the Lobos to a 3-4 record on the season and 2-1 mark in Mountain West Conference play.

New Mexico 2-4 has the opportunity to win its third straight game at Utah State on Saturday. The last time the Lobos won that many games in a row in

The New Mexico Lobos (2-4) square off against a conference opponent when they visit the Utah State Aggies (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in an MWC clash.

Mendenhall should have a longer leash for his rebuild at New Mexico, though, given the program’s lack of success. That said, the athletic director who hired him — Eddie Nunez — is now at Houston, and the coach who preceded him at New Mexico — Gonzales — was only given four years.

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.