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New Mexico defeats New Mexico State in 116th Rio Grande Rivalry

Can New Mexico State rebuild its program after a disappointing performance in the rivalry game?

The loss highlights concerns about New Mexico State's depth class as it looks to recover from recent NFL Draft departures.

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  1. New Mexico State vs New Mexico in 116th Rio Grande Rivalry | PhotosLas Cruces Sun-News · Sep 27
  2. NM State Stumbles in 116th Rio Grande RivalryNew Mexico State University Athletics · Sep 27
  3. New Mexico beats New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry - ABC NewsBreaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 27
  4. New Mexico defeats New Mexico State in 116th annual Rio Grande RivalryLas Cruces Sun-News · Sep 27
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  1. New Mexico routs New Mexico State 42-18 to win Rio Grande RivalryCBS Sports · Sep 26
  2. New Mexico beats New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande RivalryFOX Sports · Sep 26
  3. Lobos beat NMSU 42-18 in 116th edition of Rio Grande RivalrySanta Fe New Mexican · Sep 26
  4. New Mexico tops NM State in 116th Rio Grande RivalryLas Cruces Sun-News · Sep 26
  5. NM State suffers 42-18 loss to rival New MexicoKTSM 9 News · Sep 26
  6. NM State football hosts New Mexico in 116th Rio Grande Rivalry | Live updatesYahoo Sports · Sep 26

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