For the New Mexico Lobos, after their 38-29 victory over New Mexico State Saturday night, it’s on to the next plateau.
Yes, they’ve beaten the Aggies four straight for the first time since 2008. Actually, UNM’s victory over NMSU that year completed a six-game win streak over the downstate rival.
Yes, they’ve won two straight games in the same season for the first time since 2008. Yes, as of the previous week’s 38-28 Mountain West Conference victory at Wyoming, the Lobos are 1-0 in conference play for the first time since 2005.
And, yes, they’re 3-2 after their first five games for the first time since 2007.