UNM defeats Idaho State in home opener: Photos

New Mexico players sing the school’s fight song after the Lobos beat the Idaho State in UNM’s home opener on Sept. 6 at University Stadium. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM running back Damon Bankston (1) carries the ball as Idaho State's Rylan Leathers (21) latches on for the tackle during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UMM’s Xavier Slayton (15) takes down Idaho State quarterback Davis Harsin during the Lobos’ home opener Saturday at University Stadium.

UNM running back Scottre Humphrey (22) carries the ball as Idaho State’s Rylan Leathers (21) latches on for the tackle during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home opener against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM students and fans react during Saturday’s game against the Idaho State Bengals. The Lobos won 32-22 in front of 17,639 fans, the best attendance for a home opener since 2018.

UNM running back Damon Bankston (1) is tackled by Idaho State’s Bronson Childs during the first half of the Lobos’ home opener Saturday at University Stadium.

UNM’s Ky’Won McCray (20) reacts after the Lobos beat the Idaho State Bengals in the Lobos’ home opener Saturday at University Stadium.

UNM’s Keyshawn James-Newby flies in to tackle Idaho State’s Tytan Mason on Sept. 6.

UNM head coach hugs Jason Eck hugs Richard Pearce (78) after the Lobos score a touchdown during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM's Spirit Marching Band performs during the Lobo Walk before the start of the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM running back Scottre Humphrey runs in for a 61-yard touchdown against Idaho State in the Lobos’ home opener Saturday at University Stadium in Albuquerque.

New Mexico cornerback Azariah Levells (24) and safety C.J. McBean (26) tackle Idaho State quarterback Davis Harsin (16) during the Lobos’ home opener against the Bengals on Saturday at University Stadium. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM quarterback Jack Layne (2) looks to pass the ball during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals. The game took place at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won with a score of 32-22.

UNM's dance and cheerleaders make their way out of the stadium in preparation for the Lobo Walk before the start of the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

Young fans greet the UNM football team during the “Lobo Walk” Saturday morning before the start of the Lobos’ home opener against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium. The Lobos won 32-22.

A boy plays football in the parking lot before the start of the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

People wait for the Lobos to arrive during the Lobo Walk before the start of the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM head coach Jason Eck, center, celebrates with Richard Pearce (78) after the Lobos scored a touchdown on Saturday against Idaho State.

Josh Hovda and his three-year-old daughter, Madolynn, watch UNM's Spirit cheerleaders, dancers, and marching band perform before the start of the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM's spirit dance members during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

Lobo Louie meets three-year-old Caleb Martinez, along with 11-year-old Emiliano Lopez, 10-year-old Adelaido Lopez, and 12-year-old Josiah Shaw, before the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals. The game took place at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won with a score of 32-22.

Fans during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM's cheerleaders during the University of New Mexico Lobos' home opener football game against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.

UNM head coach Jason Eck during the Lobos’ home opener against Idaho State on Sept. 6.

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Published September 6, 2025 - 11:45 p.m. Modified September 7, 2025 - 8:48 a.m.

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