ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Idaho State gave New Mexico all it could handle on Saturday afternoon, leading in the fourth quarter before the Lobos rallied for a 32-22 win at University Stadium. The Bengals used two quarterbacks, three field goals from Trajan Sinatra, and a gutsy defensive effort to push the FBS foe deep into the final minutes.
Idaho State falls to 0-3 on the season, while New Mexico moves to 1-1. Linebacker Nathan Reynolds wore the No. 25 Marcus Jackson Legacy Jersey for the game.
Play-by-Play Recap
First Quarter
Quarterback Jackson Sharman earned his first career start and opened the game with fellow first-time starter Carson Sudbury at running back. After a three-and-out, the Bengal defense forced a punt of their own, with Mason Young making the game’s first tackle.
Davis Harsin rotated in at quarterback and led a methodical 13-play, 63-yard drive that ended with an interception at the 2-yard line. Idaho State controlled over five minutes of possession, but a dropped pass and red-zone pick ended the scoring threat. New Mexico capitalized, marching 98 yards to take a 7-0 lead with 21 seconds left in the quarter.
Second Quarter
The Bengals answered with their most balanced offensive drive of the season. Sharman found Michael Shulikov on a 17-yard gain,his longest reception of the year at that point,before Trajan Sinatra connected on a 27-yard field goal, improving to 3-for-3 on the season…