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LAS VEGAS, Nev. The legend of Isaiah Chavez grew larger on Saturday night, as the walk-on true freshman from Rio Rancho High School, the 2019 New Mexico Gatorade Player of the Year, threw for one touchdown, ran for another and led UNM to a touchdown on every meaningful drive in the second half as New Mexico defeated Fresno State 49-39, its first win over the Bulldogs since 1994. The win means UNM’s season ends on a two-game winning streak as UNM finished 2-5 while Fresno State finished 3-3. Chavez was 14-for-18 passing for 196 yards and a touchdown, and he added 95 yards rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries to win what is believed to be the first start in school history by a true freshman walk-on quarterback. He also for the second straight week led UNM to a fourth quarter comeback. UNM’s defense was tough all night, registering eight sacks of Jake Hoener, its most in 15 yeears. ....