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ALBUQUERQUE – After losing three straight games to end the regular season, Fresno State was looking to reclaim its identity in Saturday’s Isleta New Mexico Bowl against New Mexico State.
And the Bulldogs reclaimed their identity indeed.
Fresno State controlled the action on both sides of the ball and defeated the Aggies, 37-10, at University Stadium on the campus of the University of New Mexico.
Fresno State finishes 9-4 and won its second New Mexico Bowl in the last three years. In 2021, the Bulldogs defeated UTEP, 31-24.
The 10 points scored were a season-low for the Aggies, whose 10 wins were the most since 1960. NMSU was seeking its second straight bowl win.
Fresno State strong on offense
With the return of quarterback Mikey Keene on offense, the Bulldogs were efficient throughout the game. Fresno State outgained NMSU 500-200, converted 8-of-13 third downs and was 5-of-6 in the red zone.
Keene completed 31-of-39 passes, completed his first 15 passes and his 380 yards passing were the third most in bowl history. Keene was named the New Mexico Bowl Player of the Game.
NMSU quarterback Diego Pavia scores a touchdown during the Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the University Stadium in Albuquerque.
Berry named Defensive Player of Game
Fresno State’s Levelle Bailey was named Defensive Player of Game with eight tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss. He helped keep the Aggies to a New Mexico Bowl record of 200 yards of offense.
Fresno State controls first half
The Bulldogs took a 17-3 lead into halftime behind a great effort on both sides of the ball.
The Bulldogs outgained NMSU 264-80, the Aggies converted just 1-of-7 on third downs and Fresno State had three sacks and an interception.
Dean Clark had the interception, which led to a touchdown for the Bulldogs and Levelle Bailey, Devo Bridges and Jacob…
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Author : Las Cruces Sun-News
Publish date : 2023-12-17 03:31:15
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