New Mexico vs. UTSA, New Mexico Bowl 2016: Lobos win 2nd bowl since 1961

The New Mexico Bowl, just as it did last year, has a hometown team this season. The UNM Lobos will play on Saturday in their own stadium, effectively hosting UT San Antonio as both teams cap their season. The Lobos fell short by a touchdown in last year’s game against Arizona, and this will be their fourth time acting as de facto hosts. UTSA is the official home team, however.

The game should be a pretty big deal for UTSA. The Roadrunners have never been eligible for a bowl before, starting up as a program in 2011 and playing at the FBS level since 2012. They’ve won enough games before, but this is the first time they’ve qualified while eligible after reclassifying to FBS. It’s a substantial milestone for the program and its head coach, longtime LSU assistant Frank Wilson.

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College football bowl games are a different beast for bettors. Sure, the typical handicapping elements apply. Offense and defense matter. But there are some key elements at play that don’t apply as much during the regular season.