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UNM's Red Rally celebrates rivalry with New Mexico State ahead of game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:02 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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Summary

The University of New Mexico hosted its annual Red Rally on Johnson Field Thursday, drawing hundreds of students ahead of the Lobos' football game against New Mexico State on Saturday. As part of the tradition, students burned a 25-foot effigy of the Aggie mascot. The event featured performances by the marching band, cheerleaders, and a speech from head coach Jason Eck, who emphasized the team’s expectations for the game. UNM is currently favored by 11.5 points, having beaten the Aggies in the previous two seasons. The rivalry matchup is set for 1:30 p.m. at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces.

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By the Numbers

•UNM's Red Rally took place on September 25th, 2026.
•Students burned an effigy of NMSU's Aggie mascot.
•The Lobos are 2-1 this season, while NMSU is 1-2.
•Red Rally has been a UNM tradition since 2003.
•Kickoff for the game is at 1:30 p.m. on September 26.

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3:02 AMYahoo Sports — 23 years in, UNM’s Red Rally still fans the flames of the Rio Grande Rivalry

What they're saying

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Over 100 volunteers spent about five weeks stuffing crumpled magazines, newspapers and approximately 15,000 cocktail napkins into a chicken wire frame. In less than an hour, it was burnt to a crisp. Like that, another Red Rally was in the books. Thursday, the University of New Mexico’s long-standing tradition drew hundreds of students to Johnson Field, where a 25-foot handmade Aggie was burned ...
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