New Mexico Races Past UTEP in Mountain West Football Opener

GAME BOOK | POSTGAME NOTES ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Toa Fa’avae was a picture of efficiency to lead a balanced New Mexico offense as the Lobos beat UTEP, 61-7, in the Mountain West football opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at University Stadium. Fa’avae finished 15-of-19 passing for 249 yards and three touchdowns with a 230.6 rating for New Mexico (4-1, 1-0 MW). The Lobos passed for 262 yards and rushed for 231. They also limited UTEP (1-4, 0-1 MW) to 271 yards and scored 31 points off five Miner turnovers. Fa’avae completed 11-of-14 passes for 187 yards and two…