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Broncos' New Year's Six Bowl Hopes Take Hit With Loss to New Mexico

Boise State's New Year's Six bowl hopes took a major hit on Saturday with a 27-10 loss to New Mexico. The Broncos, who entered the game ranked No. 23 in the College Football Playoff rankings, were dominated by the Lobos in all phases of the game.

The loss drops Boise State to 7-4 on the season and likely out of contention for a New Year's Six bowl game. The Broncos need to win their final two games of the regular season and have other teams ahead of them lose in order to have a chance at a New Year's Six berth.

But even if Boise State wins out, it's unlikely that they will be selected for a New Year's Six bowl game. The Broncos have not been ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff rankings all season and have only one win over a ranked opponent.

With the loss to New Mexico, Boise State's hopes for a New Year's Six bowl game are all but dashed. The Broncos will now need to focus on winning their final two games of the regular season and finishing the year with a strong record in order to improve their chances of being selected for a lower-tier bowl game.

What Went Wrong Against New Mexico?

There were a number of things that went wrong for Boise State in their loss to New Mexico. The Broncos were outgained by the Lobos in total yards 417 to 283. They also lost the turnover battle, committing two turnovers to New Mexico's one.

Boise State's offense was unable to get anything going against New Mexico's defense. The Broncos were held to just 283 yards of total offense and failed to score a touchdown until the fourth quarter.

The Broncos' defense also struggled against New Mexico's offense. The Lobos were able to move the ball at will against Boise State, averaging 5.7 yards per play.

What's Next for Boise State?

Boise State will look to bounce back from their loss to New Mexico when they host Utah State on Saturday. The Aggies are 6-5 on the season and are coming off a win over San Jose State.

The Broncos will need to win their final two games of the regular season in order to finish with a winning record. They will also need to hope that other teams ahead of them in the College Football Playoff rankings lose in order to have a chance at a New Year's Six bowl game.

Conclusion

Boise State's loss to New Mexico was a major setback for their hopes of a New Year's Six bowl game. The Broncos will now need to win their final two games of the regular season and hope for some help from other teams in order to have a chance at a lower-tier bowl game.