James Wright News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 8 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news release: On a chilly, if not semi-frozen, piece of tundra called Jonah Field, the University of New Mexico Lobos are hoping the earth will move along with the numbers' column on the UNM side of the scoreboard.

Max Hall threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns on 22-of-34 passing, as 22nd-ranked BYU edged New Mexico, 24-19, at University Stadium.

The Utah football team couldn't have picked an easier opponent than it has for this week, right? What could be better than playing at home against an 0-8 team?? The only thing is, that opponent happens to be New Mexico.

UNM won't play for two weeks thanks to a bye this week, something Lobo football coach Mike Locksley said is a blessing, considering how banged up the Lobos are.

George Barlow has been named the University of New Mexico's interim head football coach for the duration of Mike Locksley's 10-day suspension.

New Mexico running back James Wright is gang-tackled by Wyoming's Mitch Unrein , Corey Orth , Brian Hendricks and Josh Biezuns during the Cowboys' 37-13 victory over the Lobos on Saturday afternoon in snowy Laramie.

New Mexico needed a police escort to trudge through a closed I-80 corridor to face off against Wyoming in snowy Laramie.

As Mike Locksley jogged off the field after Saturday's game, a group of Texas Tech fans in the South end zone chanted "punch, punch, punch" at the New Mexico coach.

The home team is on a two-game losing streak. The visitors have lost eight straight dating to last season.

26, 2009 in Houston. Browse more photos>> This weekly feature considers five reasons why Texas Tech will win and five reasons Texas Tech will lose to each opponent.

Backup quarterback B.R. Holbrook throws a swing pass to tailback A.J. Butler in this file photo.

In a one-sided rivalry, it tends to be the underdog school's victories that stand out and mark the passage of time.

Saturday at University Stadium, the Lobos and the Aggies will clash in a football game for the 100th time.

For 100th time, the New Mexico State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos will take the football field.

Tailback James Wright is tackled by Air Force's Ben Garland during Saturday's game at University Stadium.

The Mountain West Conference had another huge chance to make a statement over the weekend, but fell short in many of its marquee matches.

Look who has the longest winning streak in the Mountain West Conference. Not Utah, which had its 16-game streak the best in the nation snapped Saturday by Oregon.

AIR FORCE: The star of the game for the Falcons on Saturday was the defense, more specifically, Jon Davis who intercepted a pair of New Mexico passes and returned one 38 yards for a touchdowns in the first quarter, boosting the academy to a 17-0 advantage and eventually a 37-13 win on the road.

Donovan Porterie out, B.R. Holbrook in. After a poorly thrown ball was returned for a touchdown late in the first quarter, Lobo Head Coach Mike Locksley pulled the senior starter in favor of the underclassmen.

Jon Davis intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, to lead Air Force to a 37-13 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.