Boise State 40, GGSM{New Mexico State} 28

Yet another crazy night for the Aggies. After falling down 21-0 in first quarter, New Mexico State, a team that really likes the forward pass, had to step it up a notch. The nation's leading passer Chase Holbrook was 49-65 for 526 more yards, with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. However, it's really tough to win a game when on your 20 rushing attempts, you only gain 8 yards. Undoubtably this included a few sacks because of the 20 runs, 8 of them were by Holbrook resulting in -12 yards, but he did run for a touchdown. On the other hand, Boise State remainded undefeated with a more balanced attack, running for 255 yards--including 192 for Ian Johnson to go along with his 4 TDs--and passing for 215 yards with Jared Zabranski throwing for 2 TDs.

Up next for New Mexico State, 4-2 Hawai`i.

OSM{Troy} 24, Louisiana-Monroe 19

It did not take Troy long to get rid of the Shame Mask--all they needed was to play Louisiana-Monroe, a team with only one win over I-AA Alcorn State.

The Warhawks of Louisiana-Monroe play Middle Tennessee State next.

Idaho 28, GGSM{New Mexico State} 20

Another day of lots of passing in a losing effort for the Aggies of New Mexico State. Chase Holbrook's 342 yards moved him to the top of the nation in passing yards, and he threw three touchdowns, including a 96-yard TD pass to Chris Williams, but his two interceptions did not help the cause. The defense only gave up 4 touchdowns--all in the first half--but New Mexico managed only 31 yards rushing and had 9 penalties for 110 yards in their 28-20 loss. They missed an extra point.

Next up for New Mexico State--undefeated and 20th ranked Boise State comes to Las Cruces.

OSM{UAB} 21, Troy 3

Solid if not spectacular play by the team wearing the Shame Mask continued this week with UAB getting their second win of the season against Troy, 21-3. UAB used a balanced attack with 145 passing and 140 yards rushing, lead by QB Sam Hunt's 69.

The Trojans of Troy face 1-3 Louisiana-Monroe next week.

UTEP 44, GGSM{New Mexico State} 38

Another crazy game for the Aggies of New Mexico State. QB Chase Holbrook threw 73 passes and complete 43 of them for 507 yards and 4 TDs. UTEP's Jordan Palmer was only 18 for 26, but he still had 414 yards and 3 TDs to show for it. UTEP jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but the Aggies rallied, eventually tying the game at 31-31 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but UTEP pulled it out.

New Mexico State travels to 2-3 Idaho State next week.