New Mexico State holds off Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl

Bowling Green running back Ta'ron Keith, left, is tackled by New Mexico State defensive back Dylan Early (11) during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

New Mexico State linebacker Eric Marsh scores on a pass reception against Bowling Green during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

New Mexico State running back Star Thomas, front left, catches a pass for a touchdown against Bowling Green during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia looks to throw a pass against Bowling Green during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

New Mexico State running back Star Thomas, left, and quarterback Diego Pavia (10) celebrate after Thomas' pass reception touchdown against Bowling Green during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald looks to throw a pass against New Mexico State during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

New Mexico State linebacker Trevor Brohard, right, intercepts a pass against Bowling Green tight end Levi Gazarek (10) and wide receiver Odieu Hiliare, center, during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)