The loss dropped UNM to 2-8 overall and 0-6 in the conference, and it was UNM's seventh straight loss. For Boise State, the No. 19 Broncos improved to 9-1 overall and 6-0 in the conference.
BOISE, Idaho --- New Mexico quarterback Tevaka Tuioti fumbled on the opening play of the game and Boise State's Sonatane Lui scooped and scored from 24 yards out, setting up a first quarter for the Broncos that put the game away early, as UNM lost 42-9 in Boise in UNM's first game since the death of defensive lineman Nahje Flowers.
Boise State Downs Lobos 42-9
