We finally return to University Stadium for the Mountain West Opener for the Lobos (3-1, 0-0) as they are set to host a former and new conference rival in the UTEP (1-3, 0-0) as they will play a conference game against each other since the Lobos joined the Mountain West well over 20 years ago. The Lobos are coming off of two road games at Oklahoma (loss 14-6) and at New Mexico State (win 42-18), and are sizable favorites against the Miners here at University Stadium. Toa Fa’avae has taken over the QB1 spot (has started every game this season) and played every snap aside from the James Laubstein packages in the NMSU game and basically the entire second half against OU. The Lobos did have a couple of big injuries announced this week after the NMSU, including WR Troy Omeire. This could open the door for a couple of younger players to make the most of this opportunity with this injury, I would like to see Evan Wysong to get some looks, with Bailen George getting more targets as the probable WR1. This game will be streamed on MW+ with Robert Portnoy and DonTrell Moore on the call, JJ Buck and Ned James will have the radio call. As always I will be updating this as the game unfolds, and will have our updates on Twitter and Bluesky.

UTEP wins the toss and will defer. Lobos will have the ball to start the game.

Drive will start at the 25 for Toa and company. Toa finds Sibley for the massive pass play to start the day. 4th and 2 coming up for the Lobos. Laubstein is stopped short of the first down marker.

12:32 1Q: Lobos 0 UTEP 0. UTEP will take over at their 34. UTEP has called their first TO with a 3rd and 5 coming up from the +49. Lobos get the stop on 3rd down. Loss of downs penalty on UTEP give the Lobos great field position to start their next drive.

10:13 1Q: Lobos 0 UTEP 0. Lobos march down the field and score the opening Touchdown of the game on the designed run by Laubstein.

7:01 1Q: Lobos 7 UTEP 0.

UTEP will start their drive at the 12 and a half yard line. Sack by Agu, sets UTEP up with a 3rd and 15 and they don’t throw the ball on 3rd down to set up a punt. UTEP with a nice punt to have the Lobos drive start at their 18.

4:46 1Q: Lobos 7 UTEP 0. Normally QB sneaks don’t go for 10 yards. Toa to Darling for a big gain on the pass play. Lobos go for it on 4th down and pick it up on the Laubstein keeper.

End of 1Q: Lobos 7 UTEP 0. Lobos will have a 2nd and 6 from the 11 start the 2nd Quarter. World Record Holder Josh Kerr in the building for the game. Absolute Lobo Legend. Toa to Keith for the 12 yard pass for the Touchdown.

14:53 2Q: Lobos 14 UTEP 0. UTEP drive will start at their 24. UTEP is able to move the ball down the field, but a sack and penalty sets UTEP up with a 3rd and 22. Lobos create pressure and Arnold with the INT for the Lobos to increase their turnover margin to +15 (15-0).

9:44 2Q: Lobos 14 UTEP 0. Lobos will start their drive at their 39. Toa to George with a 52 yard pass play for the score to make it 21-0.

8:23 2Q: Lobos 21 UTEP 0. UTEP will start their next drive at their 25.

2:20 2Q: Lobos 21 UTEP 0. Lobos will start their drive at their 43 after the stop UTEP on 4th and 11. Lobos commit their first Turnover of the season on a INT by the UTEP defense.

:33 2Q: Lobos 21 UTEP 0. UTEP does nothing with the ball and we will head to the half.

Halftime: Lobos 21 UTEP 0. UTEP will receive the ball to start the 3Q.

Lobos try an onside kick to surprise UTEP. UTEP will start their drive at the +47. Brawley with the PICK SIX to make it 28-0 Lobos.

13:28 3Q: Lobos 28 UTEP 0.