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Lobo FootballThursday, November 5

No. 22 UNM hits the road Friday to face Nevada in Reno

The Daily Rio Rancho teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're a Lobos fan, Friday is a big one. UNM got its first football AP ranking in program history, and now it plays at Mackay Stadium in Reno.

22ndUNM's spot in the latest AP Top 25

It's the Lobos' first football AP ranking in program history.

“Being ranked this week means nothing if you lose this week and get kicked out of the ranking. So we gotta take care of our business and have great preparation to go play our best football.”

UNM head coach Jason Eck

Safety Tavian Combs called the attention "rat poison" and said "humility is only a week away." The Lobos lead the Mountain West, and their defense leads the FBS in multiple categories.

UNM brings a better record to Reno than Nevada

UNMMeasureNevada
7Overall wins3
1Overall losses5
4Mountain West wins2
0Mountain West losses2
  • Kickoff: Fri., Nov. 6, 7 p.m. MT, in Reno
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Radio: Lobo Radio Network, 770 AM/96.3 FM
  • Line: UNM favored by 9.5 points, over/under 38.5, per DraftKings

Sources: KRQE NEWS 13, abqjournal

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