Top-ranked New Mexico defense set to host UNLV
No. 23 New Mexico hosts UNLV on Saturday as the Lobos seek to extend a historic season and protect their unbeaten Mountain West record. New Mexico is 8-1 after a 31-3 win over Nevada and leads the nation in total defense, allowing 240.2 yards per game; its defense has also forced 23 turnovers and recorded 27 sacks. A win would extend the Lobos’ home winning streak to 12 games, their conference winning streak to 12, and their overall winning streak to seven. UNLV, 5-4, needs a win to strengthen its bowl hopes after a loss to Wyoming, and coach Dan Mullen has praised New Mexico’s experienced, disruptive defense.





