TUCSON, Ariz. — A big smile still on his face after scoring the game-winning touchdown, New Mexico State running back Larry Rose III was asked what he thought of the atmosphere at Arizona Stadium Friday night.
“I’m sure no one is back in Las Cruces right now,” Rose replied following NMSU’s 26-20 overtime victory over Utah State in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
With its campus located less than four hours away on Interstate 10, New Mexico State did have a huge advantage in the stands, lifting the attendance to an Arizona Bowl record of 39,132.