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New Mexico vs. New Mexico final score: Lobos Win Rio Grande Rivalry with a Second-Half Surge

The University of New Mexico (3-2) pulls off an amazing comeback with 24 unanswered points to defeat New Mexico State University (0-4) 38-29.

Larry Rose III. If Lobo nation didn't know who this Aggie running back was before last night's game, they do now. Rose III rushed for 260 yards on 21 carries for three touchdowns including a 63 yard touchdown run off of an end around to start the game, followed by a 73 yard run right up the middle, and finally a 50 yard run in the second quarter. The tailback did most of his damage in the first half, pushing the Aggies to a 26-14 lead over the Lobos at halftime.