New Mexico routs Maine 41-0 behind Kendrick, White

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Miles Kendrick threw two touchdown passes and Sherod White ran for two scores to spark New Mexico to a 41-0 victory over FCS-member Maine in a season opener on Saturday.

White had the first scoring play of the game on a 4-yard run 7 seconds into the second quarter. Luke Wysong followed with a 13-yard TD run and then caught a 10-yard scoring strike from Kendrick to put the Lobos up 21-0 at the half.

White had a 3-yard touchdown run and Jah’Mar Sanders scored on a 10-yard run to push New Mexico’s lead to 34-0 after three quarters.

Kendrick connected with Gordon Porter for a 7-yard score in the final period.

Kendrick finished 14-of-17 passing for 170 yards with two interceptions.

Joe Fagnano threw for 96 yards for Maine, completing 12 of 27 passes. The Black Bears rushed 20 times for only 22 yards.

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