New Mexico rides Fa’Avae’, Humphrey in Lobos’ 21-10 win over Hawaii

New Mexico emerged victorious with a final score of 21-10 over Hawaii in Saturday's college football game. Toa Fa'Avae's 21-yard touchdown run with six minutes and fifty-seven seconds left proved to be the decisive score, providing New Mexico the lead. The Lobos made a stunning comeback from a first-half deficit to secure their win.

Scott Humphrey played a pivotal role in the game, rushing for 90 yards on 15 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Kiefer Sibley also made a significant contribution, accumulating 87 yards on 17 carries and contributing to two touchdowns. Fa'Avae added 77 yards on 10 carries to bolster the Lobos' efforts.

Humphrey sealed the deal with a 49-yard touchdown run through the middle of the line with only 3:24 minutes remaining, ending the game with a final score of 21-10. This victory marked New Mexico's second consecutive win in the Mountain West conference, putting them at 2-0.

Hawaii entered the game trailing Hawaii with a 1-5 record and 0-3 in the Mountain West conference. They managed to take a field goal lead in the first quarter when Sean Olvera-Harle nailed a 27-yard field goal with seven minutes and fifty-one seconds left. However, New Mexico quickly responded, trailing by only ten points at the half after Micah Alejado threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Titan Lacaden.

Alejado had a solid performance, throwing for 250 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. New Mexico's next game is scheduled against North Dakota State on Saturday. Hawaii, on the other hand, will travel to face Northern Illinois in their upcoming match on Saturday.