Coverage dated September 26, 2026

New Mexico defeats New Mexico State 45-18 in Rio Grande rivalry

Headline from KVIA El Paso

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- New Mexico defeated New Mexico State 45-18 Saturday in the 116th Rio Grande Rivalry at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Lobos were led by quarterback Luke Moga, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Scottre Humphrey added 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Rio Grande Rivalry Halftime Update: New Mexico leads NMSU, 14-3 (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The NMSU Aggies currently trail the New Mexico Lobos, 14-3 at the half. The Lobos scored two touchdowns in the first quarter to go up 14-0. NMSU would connect on a field goal in the second quarter for their first points of the game. The Aggies are looking for their

  2. KVIA El Paso

    New Mexico defeats New Mexico State 45-18 in Rio Grande rivalry (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- New Mexico defeated New Mexico State 45-18 Saturday in the 116th Rio Grande Rivalry at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Lobos were led by quarterback Luke Moga, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Scottre Humphrey added 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    New Mexico beats New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Toa Fa’avae passed for 174 yards and added 57 on the ground, Scottre Humphrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry

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