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Johnson Puts On a Show in New Mexico Bowl Win

The running back's 285 yards helped the Rams power past Fresno State, 40-35.

Billy Farris prepares to pass against Fresno State. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dec. 20, 2008

Final Stats

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Gartrell Johnson rushed for a career-high 285 yards and scored two touchdowns as Colorado State rallied for a 40-35 victory over Fresno State on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl.

Johnson sealed Colorado State's first bowl victory since 2001 on a 77-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, igniting a celebration by fans who made the 7-hour drive from Fort Collins, Colo.

The Rams (7-6) took their first lead at 33-28 when Billy Farris threw a 69-yard TD to Rashaun Greer with seven minutes left.

The loss capped a rough season for the injury-depleted Bulldogs (7-6), who talked in fall workouts about a possible Bowl Championship Series run. They led 28-20 early in the fourth quarter.