No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Toa Fa’avae spearheaded two opening quarter scoring drives, while Brett Karhu forced a fumble on a sack which led to a touchdown. In a historic first appearance within the AP poll, No. 22 New Mexico secured a 31-3 victory over Nevada on Friday night. Fa’avae connected on 14 of 20 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing 34 yards on eight rushes.

Scottre Humphrey amassed 107 rushing yards and added two touchdowns, while Darren Agu recovered a fumble by Jacob Fernandez at the 5-yard line in the third quarter. Kiefer Sibley added a 31-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and Fa’avae threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Cade Keith in the fourth quarter. Nick Romero sealed the win with a 37-yard field goal.

Despite three games left in the regular season, New Mexico advances towards a potential playoff berth, facing hurdles as a Group of Six team competing against top-ranked teams like Boise State. Nevada will face Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 14.