New Mexico Bowl preview North Texas San Diego State.

Not too long ago, it appeared Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl, pitting No. 23 North Texas against San Diego State, would be all about quarterback uncertainty. A week ago, Aztecs starting quarterback Jayden Denegal had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder to repair an injury suffered in the season opener. And the Mean Green’s Drew Mestemaker, who led the country in passing yards with 4,129 and had 31 touchdowns, hit the transfer portal. While Denegal will miss the bowl game and be replaced by Bert Emanuel Jr., redshirt freshman Mestemaker still will play.