University of sophomore linebacker Cody Moon refused to call his big-time effort against Boise State on Sept. 9 a breakout game mainly because he didn’t finish with double-digit tackles.
Maybe now it can be said that Moon had his breakout game against UTEP in his first career start.
Moon, a former walk-on from Volcano Vista, recorded a career-high 11 tackles to go with two sacks, as he started in place of Syaire Riley, who was out due to illness. During preseason camp, UNM coach Danny Gonzales said Moon had the potential to become one of the best linebackers in the conference if he put on more weight.