For only the 17th time since 1980 on Saturday night, a 30-point underdog upset a favorite.

It happened in Idaho on Boise State’s blue turf as New Mexico held off the Broncos, 31-24, the Lobos’ second straight victory as a heavy underdog.

The game’s final play, however, nearly forced overtime after wideout Austin Cottrell picked up 55 yards on a lateral before being tackled a few yards short of the goal line: