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Date/Time:
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Dec. 22, 4:30 p.m. ET
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Site:
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University Stadium, Albuquerque
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Network:
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ESPN
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History:
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Past Results
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Matchup:
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Head to Head
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Game Recap
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Enough talk about New Mexico's bowl struggles. Paul Baker ran for 167 yards in his first start, and Donovan Porterie threw for career-high 354 yards and two touchdowns to help New Mexico beat Nevada 23-0 in the New Mexico Bowl. The Lobos (9-4) ended a 46-year skid without a postseason victory and gave 10th-year coach Rocky Long his first bowl win in five tries.
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Key Players
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Paul Baker, New Mexico, RB |
| The running back had his best game of the season, rushing for 167 yards on only 22 carries. His longest run on the game was 37 yards. |
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Marko Mitchell, Nevada, WR |
| The wide receiver was most of the Nevada offense, catching six passes for 96 yards, including a long of 24 yards. |
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Notes
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Nevada: Colin Kaepernick was named the WAC's Freshman of the Year after throwing for 2,038 yards and 19 touchdowns with just three interceptions ... Tight end Adam Bishop has accepted an invitation to play in the Hula Bowl.
New Mexico: Wide receiver Marcus Smith has been selected to play in the 83rd East-West Shrine Game ... John Sullivan set an MWC record with his 24th field goal against Utah.
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Quotable
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"I'm very proud of our team. I thought they were as focused as they've been all year long for any game."
-- New Mexico head coach Rocky Long
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Rocky Long and New Mexico celebrate during their win over Nevada. (AP)
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