New Mexico defeated UNLV 40-35 in Week 10, with the Lobos covering the 3.5-point spread in an offensive showcase that exceeded the 61.5-point over/under. The game featured 38 lead changes, reflecting the back-and-forth nature of the contest.

New Mexico's offense came alive in the second quarter, with Jack Layne orchestrating two explosive touchdown passes. Keagan Johnson hauled in an 80-yard touchdown reception, followed by Damon Bankston's 84-yard touchdown grab, both of which ranked among the game's most impactful plays. Bankston also caught a 30-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to set the tone early.

UNLV kept pace through the second quarter, which saw 21 points scored by the home team, but New Mexico's offensive firepower proved decisive down the stretch. James Laubstein led the ground game with 99 rushing yards for the Lobos.

Despite Anthony Colandrea's 382 passing yards and Daejon Reynolds' 78 receiving yards for UNLV, the Rebels couldn't quite match New Mexico's offensive consistency in the fourth quarter.