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UNM Wins Rio Grande Rivalry 50-40, First Victory for Coach Bronco Mendenhall

Sep 29, 2024, 02:02 AM

The University of New Mexico (UNM) secured a victory in the Rio Grande Rivalry, defeating New Mexico State (NMSU) with a final score of 50-40. This marks the first win for head coach Bronco Mendenhall at UNM. The game featured seven rushing touchdowns by UNM, contributing to their total of 568 yards. NMSU managed 474 total yards in the high-scoring match. Key performances included Devon Dampier, who scored multiple rushing touchdowns, and the UNM defense, which held NMSU's offense in check despite their own struggles earlier in the season. UNM had a 21-7 lead and started the third quarter with a touchdown drive.