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North Texas, San Diego State fans gather in New Mexico for Isleta NM Bowl

Fans of North Texas and San Diego State debated team strengths and local chili preferences in Albuquerque as the Isleta New Mexico Bowl drew large crowds ahead of kickoff.

  • On Friday night, fans and players converged in Old Town plaza ahead of the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, with the North Texas Mean Green and San Diego State Aztecs set to meet on Saturday.
  • Supporters who drove long distances, some about 11 hours, attended despite roster changes, including San Diego State's Jayden Denegal, who will not play after recent shoulder surgery.
  • Drew Mestemaker leads North Texas' explosive passing attack, with the Mean Green offense tied for the national lead in explosive passing plays at 65, and the SportsLine Projection Model forecasts over 365 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Betting markets make North Texas 6.5-point favorites, while the SportsLine model projects 59 combined points with the Over clearing over 50% and one side hitting nearly 60% of spreads.
  • With kickoff set for 5:45 p.m. ET at University Stadium, Albuquerque, a champion for the Isleta New Mexico Bowl will be crowned Saturday, and Drew Mestemaker is playing before deciding his future in the Jan. 2 transfer portal.
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Denton Record-Chronicle broke the news in Denton, United States on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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