GGSM{Utah State} 31, New Mexico State

Today is November 17. One year ago tomorrow, the Aggies of New Mexico State beat the Aggies of Utah State to give Utah State the Golden Gopher Shame Mask. Utah State had not won a game since. Until today, when Utah State exacted their revenge, forcing New Mexico State to take it back. But lets not dwell on New Mexico State. There will be plenty of time to mock them later. It is now finally time to praise Utah State.

New Mexico State scored a touchdown in the final two minutes of the first half to take a 10-7 lead into the locker room at halftime. Utah State rallied however with quarterback/punter Leon Jackson III threw 26- and 24-yard touchdown passes to tight end Rob Myers to give Utah State a 24-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. Myers caught 4 of Jackson's 14 completions but they accounted for 117 of Jackson's 182 yards and both of his touchdowns.

New Mexico State was not done, and they countered with a touchdown of their own. However, this was when wide receiver/kick returner Kevin Robinson returned the following kickoff for an 82-yard touchdown, his fourth kick or punt return for a touchdown on the season. A 2-yard touchdown run by Jimmy Bohm sealed Utah State's first victory since their 13-12 win over Fresno state on October 7, 2006. Their 16-game losing streak was the second longest in the nation.

It was the first time Leon Jackson III had quarterbacked in a victory since October 8, 2005, against San Jose State. Jackson only punted three times today, but he averaged 44 yards per punt, and two of them pinned New Mexico State inside the 20.

Congratulations, Utah State. You earned it. Best of luck against Idaho next week. Considering that the Vandals are also 1-10 this season but their only win was their 20-13 win over the I-AA California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo Mustangs. Will Utah State be favored in their season ending game?