ALBUQUERQUE (Interstat) — New Mexico routed visiting UTEP 61-7 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game at University Stadium. Toa Fa’avae paced the Lobos, passing for 249 yards and three touchdowns while adding 12 rushing yards. Bailen George caught two touchdown passes and finished with 62 receiving yards. Cade Keith added 34 receiving yards and one score. New Mexico built its lead with seven points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 24 in the third and 14 in the fourth. UTEP scored its seven points in the third quarter. Raymond Moore III rushed for 134 yards and one touchdown for the Miners. EJ Colson Jr. added 45 passing yards and 24 rushing yards. UTEP fell to 1-4, while New Mexico improved to 4-1. Mercury Swaim led New Mexico with nine tackles and one sack. Brett Karhu and Darren Agu each added five tackles and one sack for the Lobos.