FILE - UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing (6) runs with the ball on a 38 yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Former WAC rivals UTEP and Fresno State are each playing in a third New Mexico Bowl but both schools enter Saturday’s game winless in the event. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

FILE - Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams (32) plays during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Former WAC rivals UTEP and Fresno State are each playing in a third New Mexico Bowl but both schools enter Saturday’s game winless in the event. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)