Fresno State Football

Fresno State dominates New Mexico State. ‘More serious football school than Auburn’

File photo of Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene, pictured in action earlier this season.
File photo of Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene, pictured in action earlier this season. ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

The fast start by the Fresno State football team in the New Mexico Bowl made fans wonder where was that in the last few weeks of the season?

The Bulldogs lost the last three games of the Mountain West and were selected to play in Albuquerque against New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon.

Fresno State rolled to a 37-10 victory for its fifth straight bowl victory.

The Bulldogs (9-4) started early and often, jumping to a 17-3 lead on a pair of touchdowns by Mike Keene. He finished the game with three touchdown passes.

Fresno State’s defense also had their way, too, recording four sacks and one interception.

The Bulldogs played without coach Jeff Tedford who stepped away due to ‘personal health concerns.’

Tim Skipper was the acting head coach.

Saturday’s outcome left fans confused. Even one fan mentioned how New Mexico State upset Auburn earlier in the season.

Even an Aggie fan felt New Mexico State was a better team.

Fresno State improves to 19-1 against New Mexico State.

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Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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