LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Idaho committed two turnovers in the first six minutes and New Mexico State cashed them in for 14 points. The Vandals (3-8, 2-5 Sun Belt) limited the Aggies (5-6, 3-4 Sun Belt) to just a field goal the rest of the way but could not come all the way back in a 17-10 loss Saturday, at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
"Our defense played their hearts out," said head coach Paul Petrino. "We're just not playing well enough on offense. You have to score more points. It's a shame for those defensive guys because I thought they competed their hearts out and played really well.