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WHAT WENT RIGHT

Won stat war: UNM finished with 249 yards total offense, compared to 209 by San Jose State. The Lobos rushed for 128 yards and had 20 first downs in the game. The Spartans ended with 71 yards rushing and had a total of eight first downs.

Ferguson rallies: He will be remembered for two costly fumbles, but running back Rodney Ferguson was UNM's offense. He rushed for 102 yards on 22 carries and caught eight passes for 78 yards, leading the Lobos in both categories.

Fan frenzy: Notoriously apathetic UNM fans did their part to support the New Mexico Bowl. An announced crowd of 34,111 attended the game, with the overwhelming majority cheering for the Lobos.

WHAT WENT WRONG

Turnover trauma: The Lobos sealed their fate with five turnovers, including a fumble at the goal line that gave San Jose State a dramatic boost in momentum.

Bad QB choice? UNM coach Rocky Long said he opted to go with senior quarterback Chris Nelson in the second half because redshirt freshman Donovan Porterie struggled early. While Nelson put up better numbers, he lacked the talent and confidence to lead UNM to a comeback win.

Defensive breakdown: The Lobos called it "busted coverage" when San Jose State quarterback Adam Tafralis hit wide open John Broussard for a 76-yard touchdown. Although Tafralis didn't pile up eye-popping statistics, he read the UNM defense well in leading the Spartans to a victory.