College football fans suggested that the New Mexico Lobos scored a touchdown with their turquoise uniforms for the Rate Bowl against Minnesota.

The New Mexico football team fell just short of winning the Rate Bowl but returns to Albuquerque with a promising future.

Coach Jason Eck transformed the Lobos into Mountain West champions while Diego Pavia made history and UNM distance running dominated the national stage.

Mankato native Jalen Smith's touchdown catch in overtime lifted the Gophers to a win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

Colorado has apparently targeted its new leader for the athletic department. CU athletics has zeroed in on New Mexico athletic director Fernando Lovo to succeed Rick George as the Buffaloes’ athletic director, per a report posted Saturday night by Yahoo Sports.

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico will try to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Lobos take on Boise State. The Broncos have gone 5-1 at home. Boise State has a 2-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Lobos are 1-0 against MWC opponents. New Mexico ranks eighth in the MWC shooting 33.4% from 3-point range.

Some people worry the state's rapid expansion will result in a dip in the quality of care; others laud a program that offers parents choices.