New Mexico rallies for 21-10 victory over Hawaii in Honolulu

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

New Mexico rallies for 21-10 victory over Hawaii in Honolulu
Summary

New Mexico overcame a first-half deficit to secure a 21-10 win against Hawaii on Saturday in Honolulu. Toa Fa'Avae scored the go-ahead touchdown with a 21-yard run late in the fourth quarter, while Scottre Humphrey contributed 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Hawaii had initially taken a 10-point lead into halftime following a touchdown pass from Micah Alejado. The Lobos improved to 5-1 and continued their strong start in the Mountain West with a 2-0 conference record. Next, New Mexico will host North Dakota State, while Hawaii prepares to travel to face Northern Illinois.

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  • •New Mexico scores 21 unanswered points after trailing at halftime.
  • •Scottre Humphrey rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Toa Fa'Avae's touchdown gave New Mexico the lead late in the game.
  • •Hawaii scored first with a field goal and a touchdown before halftime.
  • •New Mexico moves to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Mountain West.
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  • 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — New Mexico rides Fa'Avae', Humphrey in Lobos' 21-10 win over Hawaii
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HONOLULULU (AP) — Toa Fa'Avae's 21-yard touchdown run with 6:57 left served as the go-ahead score and New Mexico came back from a first-half deficit to beat Hawaii 21-10 on Saturday.Scottre Humphrey ran for 90 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns, Kiefer Sibley ran for 87 yards on 17 carries and Fa’Avae had 77 yards on 10 carries.

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