UNM takes the win, outshining Utah State: Photos

New Mexico running back Damon Bankston (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos won 33-14.

New Mexico running back D.J. McKinney (4) leaps in for a touchdown as Utah State safety Titan Saxton (23) closes in during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

New Mexico’s Marko Luera (56) and Malik Aliane (51) sing the fight song with teammates as they celebrate a 33-14 win over Utah State on Saturday at University Stadium.

Lobo fan Leif Emblem sports face paint during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

Utah State head coach and former UNM coach Bronco Mendenhall addresses his team during a timeout Saturday at University Stadium.

New Mexico Deshaun Buchanan (8) celebrates with special teams assistant coach Stephen Koch during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

The Howl Raisers student section cheers during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

UNM running back D.J. McKinney dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Utah State safety Titan Saxton during last week’s game at University Stadium.

New Mexico’s Jaxton Eck (6) reacts with Brett Karhu (45) after taking down Utah State’s Noah White (23) during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

UNM head coach Jason Eck is greeted on the field by his family after the Lobos’ 33-14 victory over Utah State on Saturday at University Stadium.

UNM’s Jaxton Eck, left, takes down Utah State’s Noah White in the end zone for a safety during Saturday’s game at University Stadium.

Lobos’ fans raise their arms in the air during a field kick during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

The UNM marching band takes to the field during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home game against Utah State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The Lobos on 33-14.

Utah State head coach and former UNM coach Bronco Mendenhall walks off the field after the Lobos beat the Aggies 33-14 on Saturday at University Stadium.

New Mexico cornerback Abraham Williams (2) and Utah State Braden Pegan (11) battle for a pass during an Oct. 25 game at University Stadium in Albuquerque. Williams is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against UNLV.

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Published October 25, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. Modified October 25, 2025 - 6:58 p.m.

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