Fresno State beats UTEP 31-24 in New Mexico Bowl

UTEP running back Ronald Awatt, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Fresno State during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Fresno State running back Jordan Mims, right, celebrates with teammate Juan Rodriguez (80) after scoring a touchdown against UTEP during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (9) throws against UTEP during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

UTEP tight end Trent Thompson, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Fresno State during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Fresno State running back Jordan Mims (7) leaps into the end zone ahead of UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight (10) to score a touchdown during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)