ABUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Adam Tafralis threw three touchdown passes Saturday to lead San Jose State to a 20-12 victory over New Mexico in the first annual New Mexico Bowl.
Tafralis completed 11-of-18 passes for 209 yards. James Jones caught six passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans (9-4), who won their first bowl game since 1990 when they beat Central Michigan, 48-24, in the California Bowl.
John Broussard had four catches for 106 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
Rodney Ferguson rushed for 102 yards for the Lobos (6-7), who have lost their last five bowl games. Ferguson also had eight receptions for 78 yards.
New Mexico quarterback Chris Nelson completed 17-of-26 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown.
After a scoreless opening quarter, San Jose opened the scoring on the first play of the second quarter when Tafralis connected with Broussard on a 76-yard touchdown play.
