BYU football: BYU 24, New Mexico 19

PLAY OF THE GAME

With 3 minutes remaining, BYU leading by five, New Mexico had first-and-10 at the Cougar 48 when the BYU defensive lineman sacked Lobo QB Donovan Porterie for a 7-yard loss.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

BYU safety Andrew Rich recorded a game-high 12 tackles, including one sack and one tackle for loss. Rich also blocked a 46-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half.

CALL OF THE GAME

On UNM's final drive, BYU safety Scott Johnson was whistled for a 15-yard personal foul for a hit on UNM wide receiver Bryan Williams on an incompletion, giving the Lobos the ball in BYU territory.

QUOTE

"I think they drew a line in the sand and really were motivated to play a good football game today. To their credit, they did." - BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall on why his team struggled against the Lobos.

UP NEXT

BYU hosts Air Force next Saturday (CBS-C, 1:30 p.m.)

New Mexico entertains Colorado State next Saturday.