The El Paso Lobos suffered a tough defeat on October 10, 1999, falling 37-6 to the undefeated Bulls in Week 6 of the regular season. The loss drops the Lobos to 5-1 overall and ends their winning streak at one game. The Bulls, now 6-0, extended their division lead with another commanding performance at home, outscoring El Paso 37 to 6.

The Bulls opened the scoring early with a big play. On their second offensive snap, quarterback Garry Griggs connected with Morris Whitford for a 77-yard touchdown pass. Despite a missed call on a hold noted during the scoring play, the touchdown set the tone. Michael Thomas added the extra point for a 7-0 lead within the first two minutes of the game.

The Bulls kept pressure on the Lobos defense, scoring again less than two minutes later on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Griggs to Mark Ponder. Thomas made the extra point, giving the Bulls a 14-0 lead by the midway point of the first quarter.

While the Lobos managed to put points on the board early in the second quarter with a 31-yard field goal by Bradford Pettus, their offense struggled to gain traction. Quarterback Josef Smith completed 29 of 50 passes for 236 yards but was intercepted four times. The Lobos also produced just 11 rushing yards on 11 carries and failed to convert any third downs, limiting scoring opportunities.

The Bulls continued their offensive dominance in the second quarter. Griggs threw his third touchdown of the game, a 5-yard completion to Kevin Hartshorn, extending the lead to 21-3 at halftime. The Bulls' defense contributed, forcing multiple turnovers, including a key interception by John Kinley early in the third quarter that he returned 28 yards for a touchdown.

El Paso’s defense recorded four interceptions in the game but could not overcome an ineffective running game and several turnovers on offense. The Lobos committed six penalties for 48 yards compared to just two for the Bulls.

The Bulls accumulated 217 passing yards and 116 rushing yards, with three rushing touchdowns, showcasing a balanced and efficient offense. Defensive contributions included a forced fumble by Chris Castleberry. The Lobos managed two field goals but no touchdowns throughout the game.

This loss impacts the Lobos' standing in the division, as they fall behind the Bulls, who maintain their undefeated record in both overall and divisional play. Head coach Ivory Roberts now faces the challenge of regrouping his squad to remain competitive in the tightly contested division.

The Lobos will look to bounce back as they prepare for their next matchup, carrying lessons from a game that exposed key areas for improvement on both sides of the ball.