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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico football team still has attainable goals, most importantly a third consecutive bowl game. To get there, the Lobos will have to win three of their final four games, starting on Saturday afternoon when the Lobos take on Utah State at 3:38 p.m. at Dreamstyle Stadium in a game that can be viewed regionally on AT&T SportsNet (formerly ROOT Sports).
New Mexico has scuffled of late with a three-game losing streak, although the one home game in that stretch was a close, tense 27-24 loss to former league-leader Colorado State. The Lobos have won two straight in the series against Utah State, a team that also is eyeing bowl eligibility. In 2015, UNM opened November with a 14-13 win over the Aggies as Utah State missing a game-winning field goal in the final minutes, paving the way to win three of the final four games and make it to the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Last year, to again open November, UNM won 24-21 with UNM hitting a game-winning field goal in the final minute. That again paved the way to end the season with three wins in four tries to allow UNM to again get to the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
Certainly, the Lobos are looking for deja vu all over again.
To do it, UNM will have to battle through more injuries suffered last Saturday as they could very well be without Chris Estrella on the offensive line, Izzy Castellanos for a third straight week, and leading receiver and punt returner Chris Davis.
The game is Heroes Day in which means there are plenty of activities and great deals, especially as we honor those in the military, first responders, and their families.
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Gameday Information
- Kickoff is at 3:30 pm
- Gates will open at 2pm
- 11:30 am – Lobo Ticket Office in NE Corner of Dreamstyle Stadium Opens
2:00 pm – Lobo Ticket Office in NW Corner of Dreamstyle Stadium Opens
- Parking lots will open at 9:30 am
- For parking info, take a look at the parking map to the right.
- The STP Dirt Lot (No. 4/SSSC Dirt on the map to the right) is free parking, but space is limited and is first come, first serve.
- Overflow ADA parking is located in the Pit West parking lot, where we will shuttle you via golf cart to and from Dreamstyle Stadium.
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Game Promotions
- HEROES DAY: In support of our armed forces and first responders, we’re hosting our Heroes Day game when we take on Utah State! All active and retired military and first responders can receive $10 turquoise section tickets with a valid ID. We’ll also have a flyover before kickoff!
- HELICOPTERS, FIRE TRUCKS & ROBOTS: In conjunction with our Heroes Day game, we’ll also have a static display of helicopters, fire trucks, police vehicles, robots and military vehicles in the Howl Zone and Stadium West parking lot.
- LOBO DOG TAGS: Don’t miss out on our great giveaway for this week’s Heroes Day game — Lobo dog tags! You can pick up your dog tags at entry!
- 50/50 RAFFLE: Support your Lobos with our 50/50 Raffle! For $1, fans can purchase a raffle ticket in support of the Lobo Club and Lobo Student Athletes. Near the conclusion of each game, a ticket is selected and a lucky fan goes home with 50 percent of the money collected that game, with the other 50 percent going to the Lobo Club Scholarship Fund.
- THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FOOD ITEM: Our concessions partner Levy Restaurants continues to produce some tasty items for Lobo fans. This week’s “Item of the Game” are pork tamales, with three tamales and red or green chile. You can pick up this up for $10 at the NE & NW concession stands.
- HAPPY HOUR: For 30 minutes after the gates open (from 6:45pm to 7:15pm), we’ll be offering $5 domestic beers and $2 hot dogs at the N.E. and N.W. stands in Dreamstyle Stadium. For military personnel and first responders, Happy Hour will continue through the entire game.
- SPECIAL CONCESSIONS: Special concession prices are now available for UNM students at the northeast concession stand: It’s 50 percent off on nachos, hot dogs and sodas when you present a valid UNM student ID!
- RIDE WITH UBER: UNM Athletics and Uber have partnered to provide an exclusive drop-off and pick-up zone across University Blvd. at Isotope Stadium on the first-base side. By using the promo code GOLOBOS, first-time riders will receive a free Uber ride up to $20, and existing riders will be entered to win a game day prize pack! UNM Athletics and Uber encourage fans to use safe alternatives to and from the game.
- LOBO WALK: Greet your Lobos as they arrive to Dreamstyle Stadium! The team buses drop the players of in the Stadium East lot, where they’ll walk to the stadium through the Howl Zone and into Gate 8. Lineup to greet the team at 1:30PM!
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