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11/28 19:22 CST Keith's 25-yard TD grab in second OT lifts New Mexico over San
Diego State 23-17
Keith's 25-yard TD grab in second OT lifts New Mexico over San Diego State 23-17
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) --- Cade Keith caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jack
Layne in the second overtime to send New Mexico past San Diego State, 23-17 on
Friday after both teams turned the ball over in the first OT.
The Lobos (9-3, 6-2 Mountain West) remain in the hunt for their first Mountain
West championship. With their win, as well as two-time defending champ Boise
State's win over Utah State, the Mountain West Conference championship's
participants will be decided by computer rankings. Two out of Boise State, New
Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV will be selected to play for the title.
James Laubstein and D.J. McKinney each scored rushing touchdowns, and Dorian
Thomas led with five catches for 31 yards. Layne had 127 yards on 14-of-25
passing.
In a hectic overtime period, San Diego State took possession first and Austin
Brawley intercepted Jayden Denegal on the first play. Three plays later,
Laubstein fumbled at the 3-yard line to end the first extra frame.
Layne connected with Keith on the first play of the second overtime, and the
Lobo defense held strong with sacks on second and third down to force a
fourth-and-30 for San Diego State, which failed to convert.
The Aztecs (9-3, 5-3) were led by Lucky Sutton's 110 yards and one touchdown on
22 rushes.
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