Fans fill University Stadium to watch Lobos win Rio Grande Rivalry

Rio Grande Rivalry draws more than 35,000 college football fans

The 115th matchup did not disappoint, marking a significant event in New Mexico's sports tradition.

Gallery: Scenes from the Lobos Aggies Rivalry

University of New Mexico fans celebrate a touchdown against New Mexico State University in the second half at University Stadium at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque on Saturday,

Howl about that? University Stadium sells out for first time in nearly 20 years

Saturday afternoon, the ninth largest city in New Mexico was in Southeast Albuquerque.

Fans fill University Stadium to watch Lobos win Rio Grande Rivalry

Football fans fill University Stadium for Rio Grande RivalryUNM and NMSU fans filled University Stadium in Albuquerque Saturday afternoon for the 2025 edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry football game. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – UNM and NMSU fans filled University Stadium in Albuquerque Saturday afternoon for the 2025 edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry football game. The UNM Lobos defeated the NMSU Aggies 38 to 20. “We are ready. We are psyched. Look at t…

Strong Start Not Enough in Rio Grande Rivalry - New Mexico State University Athletics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Saturday afternoon, NM State fell 38-20 in one of the most anticipated matchups between the two programs in recent memory. The Aggies used a score on a trick play and a defensive touchdown to carry a 17-14 lead into the locker room at halftime; however, the hometown Lobos would outscore the Aggies 24-3 in the second half to earn the victory.