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Toa Fa’avae's 3 TDs, New Mexico Defense Lead Lobos over UTEP 61-7

On Saturday, New Mexico routed UTEP 61-7 in a Mountain West opener, with quarterback Toa Fa'avae throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns.
The Lobos established early dominance, leading 21-0 at halftime as running back Cameron Mathews anchored the ground attack with 108 yards on six carries, helping New Mexico total 231 rushing yards.
Austin Brawley returned a Raymond Moore III interception 65 yards for a touchdown and later blocked a punt for a safety, contributing to the Lobos' five total turnovers forced.
This victory secures a 1-0 Mountain West record for the Lobos, their first such conference start since 2018, and extends the team's home winning streak to 10 consecutive games.
UTEP hosts Nevada next Saturday to recover, while New Mexico enters a bye week before traveling to Hawaii on Oct. 17 to continue their season.

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Toa Fa’avae’s 3 TDs, New Mexico defense lead Lobos over UTEP 61-7

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toa Fa’avae threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns as New Mexico routed UTEP 61-7 on Saturday in a Mountain West opener for both teams.

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Toa Fa’avae threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns as New Mexico routed UTEP 61-7 on Saturday in a Mountain West opener for both teams

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The UTEP Miners have dug themselves into a hole in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the half, the Miners trail the New Mexico Lobos, 21-0. UTEP's offense has struggled against one of the best defensive teams in the country. UTEP quarterback EJ Colson has thrown for only 45 yards and one interception.

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