New Mexico State uses balanced attack, second-half surge to beat upset-minded Cal Poly 28-10

New Mexico State wide receiver Teldrick Morgan glances back while running in a 30-yard touchdown reception against Cal Poly during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Las Cruces, N.M. (AP Photo/Las Cruces Sun-News, Robin Zielinski) (The Associated Press)

Cal Poly quarterback Chris Brown dodges New Mexico State's Winston Rose during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Las Cruces N.M. (AP Photo/Las Cruces Sun-News, Robin Zielinski) (The Associated Press)

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Larry Rose III ran for 147 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries and Tyler Rogers passed for 143 yards and two touchdowns in New Mexico State's 28-10 opening victory over FCS opponent Cal Poly on Thursday night.

Rose III also had four receptions, including a 6-yarder for a touchdown in the third quarter.

After leading 14-10 at halftime, New Mexico State broke it open in the second half.

The Aggies passed for 143 yards and ran for 196, outgaining the Mustangs 339-259.

New Mexico State held Cal Poly quarterbacks Chris Brown and Dano Graves to 6 yards of passing on only two combined completions. Brown also threw an interception, and the Mustangs lost a fumble.

Kori Garcia ran for 87 yards to lead Cal Poly, and Brandon Howe scored on a 3-yard run that tied it at 7 in the first quarter.