New Mexico at UNLV

Saturday, October 14, 2006

New Mexico beat UNLV 39–⁠36 in overtime. It was their 14th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 8–⁠6.

AwayNew Mexico6–⁠7 in 2006
39
HomeUNLV2–⁠10 in 2006
36

Final, overtime at Sam Boyd Stadium, WhitneyTV: CBSSNAttendance 16,456

At kickoff
63°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Mccarran International Airport (KLAS), 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
New Mexico140616339
UNLV02808036

Standouts

Player stats

New Mexico

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Donovan Porterie13/2716811
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Rodney Ferguson216419
Martelius Epps1231112
Donovan Porterie518013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Brown558037
Marcus Smith244025
Thomas Wilson339122
Paul Baker117017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Cody Kase1471
DeAndre Wright1220

UNLV

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Shane Steichen18/3029552
Rocky Hinds0/3000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Erick Jackson1155022
Shane Steichen1228034
Ronnie Smith4704
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ryan Wolfe9176275
Casey Flair347028
Ronnie Smith130130
Aaron Straiten114114
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Daryl Forte100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

New MexicoUNLV
280Total yards378
175Passing yards354
112Rushing yards83
6.2Yards per pass8.9
2.9Yards per rush2.9
14First downs17
7–⁠16Third downs7–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers6
5–⁠40Penalties5–⁠48
19:21Possession16:32

Efficiency

New MexicoUNLV
29%Success rate36%
−0.13EPA per play0.04
0.83Explosiveness0.96
−0.22Rushing EPA0.06
0.04Passing EPA0.02
27%Passing-down success35%
−0.39First-down EPA−0.12
−0.10Second-down EPA−0.05
0.41Third-down EPA0.64
4%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

UNLV end zoneNew Mexico end zone UNLVInterception, 6 playsQ1 UNLVPunt, 3 playsQ1 New MexicoResult not recorded, 8 playsQ1 UNLVPunt, 3 playsQ1 New MexicoResult not recorded, 7 playsQ1 UNLVResult not recorded, 6 playsQ2 New MexicoInterception, 5 playsQ2 UNLVPunt, 6 playsQ2 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ2 UNLVResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ2 UNLVResult not recorded, 3 playsQ2 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ2 UNLVResult not recorded, 7 playsQ2 New MexicoEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 New MexicoResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 New MexicoField goal, 6 playsQ3 UNLVPunt, 5 playsQ3 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ3 UNLVDefensive TD (New Mexico scores)Q4 New MexicoResult not recorded, 1 playQ4 UNLVPunt, 6 playsQ4 New MexicoField goal, 11 playsQ4 UNLVFumble, 4 playsQ4 New MexicoTouchdown run, 3 playsQ4 UNLVTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ4 New MexicoField goal, 3 playsQ5 UNLVFumble, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UNLV drives left to right, New Mexico right to left. Our source’s drive data for this game doesn’t add up to the final score, so a score may be missing here; the scoring by quarter above is complete.
  1. UNLVInterception, 6 plays, −4 yards
  2. Q1 UNLVPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  3. Q1 New MexicoResult not recorded, 8 plays, 54 yards
  4. Q1 UNLVPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  5. Q1 New MexicoResult not recorded, 7 plays, 57 yards
  6. Q1 UNLVResult not recorded, 6 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q2 New MexicoInterception, 5 plays, 28 yards
  8. Q2 UNLVPunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  9. Q2 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  10. Q2 UNLVResult not recorded, 1 play, 14 yards
  11. Q2 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  12. Q2 UNLVResult not recorded, 3 plays, 83 yards
  13. Q2 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  14. Q2 UNLVResult not recorded, 7 plays, 62 yards
  15. Q2 New MexicoEnd of half, 2 plays, 6 yards
  16. Q3 New MexicoResult not recorded, 1 play, −3 yards
  17. Q3 New MexicoField goal, 6 plays, 7 yards
  18. Q3 UNLVPunt, 5 plays, 24 yards
  19. Q3 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  20. Q3 UNLVDefensive TD (New Mexico scores), 50 yards
  21. Q4 New MexicoResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  22. Q4 UNLVPunt, 6 plays, 26 yards
  23. Q4 New MexicoField goal, 11 plays, 58 yards
  24. Q4 UNLVFumble, 4 plays, 4 yards
  25. Q4 New MexicoTouchdown run, 3 plays, 22 yards
  26. Q4 UNLVTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 80 yards
  27. Q4 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  28. Q4 New MexicoField goal, 3 plays, 3 yards
  29. Q5 UNLVFumble, 1 play, −35 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then New Mexico 14, UNLV 0
UNLV Punt, 3 plays
14:251st & 10 at own 15Rocky Hinds pass incomplete to Rodelin Anthony.
14:112nd & 10 at own 15Erick Jackson rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 19.
13:413rd & 6 at own 19Rocky Hinds pass incomplete to Casey Flair.
13:254th & 6 at own 19Kip Facer punt for 53 yards, returned by Thomas Wilson for 18 yards to the NMex 46.
New Mexico Result not recorded, 8 plays
12:581st & 10 at own 46Rodney Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the NMex 49.
12:232nd & 7 at own 49Donovan Porterie pass complete to Travis Brown for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
12:013rd & 6 at the 50Donovan Porterie pass complete to Thomas Wilson for 22 yards to the UNLV 28 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & 10 at opp 28Unlv penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
11:001st & 5 at opp 23Rodney Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the UNLV 21.
10:332nd & 3 at opp 21Rodney Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 17 for a 1ST down.
10:061st & 10 at opp 17Rodney Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the UNLV 12.
9:232nd & 5 at opp 12Rodney Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the UNLV 9.
8:483rd & 2 at opp 9Rodney Ferguson rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico 6, UNLV 0
8:48Kenny Byrd extra point GOOD.New Mexico 7, UNLV 0
8:38Kenny Byrd kickoff for 60 yards returned by Mil’Von James for 16 yards to the UNLV 21.
UNLV Punt, 3 plays
7:591st & 10 at own 21Erick Jackson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the UNLV 17.
7:392nd & 14 at own 17Rocky Hinds pass incomplete to Corey Anderson.
7:073rd & 14 at own 17Rocky Hinds sacked by Billy Brittain and Stephen Hutchison at the UNLV 10 for a loss of 7 yards.
6:474th & 21 at own 10Kip Facer punt for 47 yards punt out-of-bounds at the NMex 43.
New Mexico Result not recorded, 7 plays
6:111st & 10 at own 43Donovan Porterie sacked by Jacob Hales at the NMex 38 for a loss of 5 yards.
5:552nd & 15 at own 38Donovan Porterie rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the NMex 49, recovered by NMex at the NMex 49.
5:003rd & 4 at own 49Donovan Porterie pass complete to Travis Brown for 6 yards to the UNLV 45 for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at opp 45Donovan Porterie pass complete to Travis Brown for 37 yards to the UNLV 8 for a 1ST down.
4:151st & goal at opp 8Rodney Ferguson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UNLV 9.
3:192nd & goal at opp 9Donovan Porterie pass complete to Yimin Bauman for 1 yard to the UNLV 8.
2:593rd & goal at opp 8Donovan Porterie pass complete to Thomas Wilson for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico 13, UNLV 0
2:59Kenny Byrd extra point GOOD.New Mexico 14, UNLV 0
2:53Kenny Byrd kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UNLV Result not recorded, 6 plays
2:271st & 10 at own 20Shane Steichen rush for 34 yards to the NMex 46 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at opp 46Erick Jackson rush for 9 yards to the NMex 37.
1:152nd & 1 at opp 37Erick Jackson rush for 3 yards to the NMex 34 for a 1ST down.
0:341st & 10 at opp 34Ronnie Smith rush for no gain to the NMex 34.
0:072nd & 10 at opp 34Shane Steichen rush for 4 yards to the NMex 30.
Q2 14:543rd & 6 at opp 30Shane Steichen pass complete to Ronnie Smith for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, New Mexico penalty offside defense on Roy Hackey declined.New Mexico 14, UNLV 6
Q2 14:54Sergio Aguayo extra point GOOD.New Mexico 14, UNLV 7
Q2 14:541st & 0 at own 35New Mexico penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Q2 14:48Ben Jaekle kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter9 drives, then UNLV 28, New Mexico 14
New Mexico Interception, 5 plays
14:481st & 10 at own 20Unlv penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
14:171st & 10 at own 35Martelius Epps rush for 1 yard to the NMex 36.
13:422nd & 9 at own 36Rodney Ferguson rush for 7 yards to the NMex 43.
13:223rd & 2 at own 43Rodney Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the NMex 47 for a 1ST down.
12:561st & 10 at own 47Rodney Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the NMex 48.
12:242nd & 9 at own 48Donovan Porterie pass intercepted by Daryl Forte at the UNLV 15, returned for no gain to the UNLV 15.
UNLV Punt, 6 plays
11:581st & 10 at own 15Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Aaron Straiten.
11:302nd & 10 at own 15Ryan Worthen rush for no gain to the UNLV 15.
11:093rd & 10 at own 15Shane Steichen pass complete to Corey Anderson for 16 yards to the UNLV 31 for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at own 31New Mexico penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
9:521st & 5 at own 36Ronnie Smith rush for 3 yards to the UNLV 39.
9:302nd & 2 at own 39Shane Steichen pass complete to Corey Anderson for a loss of 3 yards to the UNLV 36.
9:303rd & 5 at own 36Unlv penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
8:593rd & 20 at own 21Shane Steichen rush for 18 yards to the UNLV 39.
8:274th & 2 at own 39Ben Jaekle punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Thomas Wilson at the NMex 12.
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
8:031st & 10 at own 12Rodney Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the NMex 13.
7:362nd & 9 at own 13Donovan Porterie pass complete to Travis Brown for 8 yards to the NMex 21 out-of-bounds.
7:363rd & 1 at own 21New Mexico penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:293rd & 6 at own 16Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Clayton Cardenas.
7:024th & 6 at own 16Jordan Scott punt blocked for a loss of 2 yards.
UNLV Result not recorded, 1 play
6:471st & 10 at opp 14Shane Steichen pass complete to Aaron Straiten for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
6:47Sergio Aguayo extra point GOOD.
6:37Ben Jaekle kickoff for 50 yards returned by Marcus Smith for 17 yards to the NMex 32.
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
6:121st & 10 at own 32Rodney Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the NMex 33.
5:382nd & 9 at own 33Rodney Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the NMex 37.
5:083rd & 5 at own 37Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
5:004th & 5 at own 37Jordan Scott punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Casey Flair at the UNLV 17.
UNLV Result not recorded, 3 plays
4:491st & 10 at own 17Shane Steichen pass incomplete.
4:342nd & 10 at own 17Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 8 yards to the UNLV 25.
4:113rd & 2 at own 25Timeout Unlv, clock 04:11.
3:593rd & 2 at own 25Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UNLV 20, New Mexico 14
3:59Sergio Aguayo extra point GOOD.UNLV 21, New Mexico 14
3:47Ben Jaekle kickoff for 52 yards returned by Marcus Smith for 27 yards to the NMex 40.
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
3:191st & 10 at own 40Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
3:032nd & 10 at own 40Travis Brown rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NMex 39.
2:323rd & 11 at own 39Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Thomas Wilson.
2:174th & 11 at own 39Jordan Scott punt for 50 yards, returned by Casey Flair for 27 yards to the UNLV 38.
UNLV Result not recorded, 7 plays
1:561st & 10 at own 38Erick Jackson rush for 11 yards to the UNLV 49 for a 1ST down.
1:471st & 10 at own 49Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Ryan Wolfe.
1:352nd & 10 at own 49Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 17 yards to the NMex 34 for a 1ST down.
1:271st & 10 at opp 34Shane Steichen rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the NMex 36, forced by Team, recovered by Shane Steichen at the NMex 36.
1:272nd & 12 at opp 36Timeout Unlv, clock 01:27.
1:202nd & 12 at opp 36Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 27 yards to the NMex 9 for a 1ST down.
1:071st & goal at opp 9Shane Steichen rush for 4 yards to the NMex 5.
0:552nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout Unlv, clock 00:55.
0:482nd & goal at opp 5Shane Steichen pass complete to Chris Butler for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UNLV 27, New Mexico 14
0:48Sergio Aguayo extra point GOOD.UNLV 28, New Mexico 14
0:38Ben Jaekle kickoff for 39 yards returned by Matthew Quillen for 6 yards to the NMex 32, New Mexico penalty 10 yard illegal use of hands accepted.
New Mexico End of half, 2 plays
0:121st & 10 at own 22Donovan Porterie pass complete to Rodney Ferguson for 9 yards to the NMex 31.
0:122nd & 1 at own 31Timeout NEW MEXICO, clock 00:12.
0:002nd & 1 at own 31Donovan Porterie sacked by Beau Bell at the NMex 28 for a loss of 3 yards.
Q3 14:46Ben Jaekle kickoff for 65 yards returned by Marcus Smith for 27 yards to the NMex 27.
3rd quarter5 drives, then UNLV 28, New Mexico 20
New Mexico Result not recorded, 1 play
14:201st & 10 at own 27Rodney Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the NMex 30.
UNLV Interception, 6 plays
8:322nd & 10 at own 35Erick Jackson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the UNLV 31.
7:473rd & 14 at own 31Shane Steichen pass intercepted by DeAndre Wright at the UNLV 32, returned for 18 yards to the UNLV 14.
New Mexico Field goal, 6 plays
7:111st & 10 at opp 14Rodney Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the UNLV 12.
6:432nd & 8 at opp 12Donovan Porterie pass complete to Thomas Wilson for 9 yards to the UNLV 3 for a 1ST down.
6:101st & goal at opp 3Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
6:102nd & 0 at opp 3New Mexico penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:542nd & goal at opp 8Martelius Epps rush for 1 yard to the UNLV 7.
5:223rd & goal at opp 7Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
5:184th & goal at opp 7Kenny Byrd 24 yard field goal GOOD.UNLV 28, New Mexico 20
4:58Kenny Byrd kickoff for 63 yards returned by Mil’Von James for 13 yards to the UNLV 15, Unlv penalty 7 yard holding accepted.
UNLV Punt, 5 plays
4:451st & 10 at own 8Erick Jackson rush for 8 yards to the UNLV 16.
4:122nd & 2 at own 16Erick Jackson rush for 22 yards to the UNLV 38 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at own 38Shane Steichen rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UNLV 36.
3:052nd & 12 at own 36Shane Steichen sacked by Aleem Harris at the UNLV 28 for a loss of 8 yards.
2:213rd & 20 at own 28Erick Jackson rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 32.
1:574th & 16 at own 32Kip Facer punt for 51 yards, fair catch by Thomas Wilson at the NMex 17.
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
1:311st & 10 at own 17Martelius Epps rush for 1 yard to the NMex 18.
0:492nd & 9 at own 18Martelius Epps rush for 4 yards to the NMex 22.
0:183rd & 5 at own 22Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
0:114th & 5 at own 22Jordan Scott punt for 28 yards punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard line.
4th quarter7 drives, then Tied at 36
UNLV Defensive TD (New Mexico scores)
14:411st & 10 at the 50Lafayette Fletcher rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
14:092nd & 10 at the 50Shane Steichen pass intercepted by Cody Kase at the UNLV 47, returned for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UNLV 28, New Mexico 26
14:09Two-point conversion attempt, Rodney Ferguson rush FAILED.
13:58Kenny Byrd kickoff for 65 yards returned by Mil’Von James for 15 yards to the UNLV 15.
UNLV Punt, 6 plays
13:321st & 10 at own 15Shane Steichen rush for 1 yard to the UNLV 16.
12:422nd & 9 at own 16Erick Jackson rush for 6 yards to the UNLV 22.
12:103rd & 3 at own 22Shane Steichen pass complete to Rodelin Anthony for 11 yards to the UNLV 33 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & 10 at own 33Erick Jackson rush for 3 yards to the UNLV 36.
11:012nd & 7 at own 36Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Ryan Wolfe.
10:433rd & 7 at own 36Shane Steichen pass complete to Casey Flair for 5 yards to the UNLV 41.
10:134th & 2 at own 41Kip Facer punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Thomas Wilson at the NMex 29.
New Mexico Field goal, 11 plays
9:481st & 10 at own 29Rodney Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the NMex 32.
9:182nd & 7 at own 32Donovan Porterie pass complete to Marcus Smith for 18 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
9:011st & 10 at the 50Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Travis Brown.
8:332nd & 10 at the 50Martelius Epps rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 46.
8:123rd & 6 at opp 46Donovan Porterie pass complete to Travis Brown for 6 yards to the UNLV 40 for a 1ST down.
8:031st & 10 at opp 40Martelius Epps rush for no gain to the UNLV 40.
7:142nd & 10 at opp 40Martelius Epps rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 36.
6:403rd & 6 at opp 36Unlv penalty 16 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
6:211st & 10 at opp 20Rodney Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the UNLV 18.
5:472nd & 8 at opp 18Rodney Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the UNLV 14.
5:103rd & 4 at opp 14Martelius Epps rush for 1 yard to the UNLV 13.
4:374th & 3 at opp 13Kenny Byrd 30 yard field goal GOOD.New Mexico 29, UNLV 28
4:28Kenny Byrd kickoff for 60 yards returned by Mil’Von James for 13 yards to the UNLV 18.
UNLV Fumble, 4 plays
4:041st & 10 at own 18Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Casey Flair.
3:562nd & 10 at own 18Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 13 yards to the UNLV 31 for a 1ST down.
3:351st & 10 at own 31Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Casey Flair.
3:182nd & 10 at own 31Shane Steichen sacked by Kendall Briscoe, fumbled at the UNLV 22, recovered by Stephen Hutchison at the UNLV 22, tackled by Kendall Briscoe.
New Mexico Touchdown run, 3 plays
2:451st & 10 at opp 22Rodney Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the UNLV 17.
2:452nd & 5 at opp 17Timeout Unlv, clock 02:45.
2:382nd & 5 at opp 17Donovan Porterie rush for 13 yards to the UNLV 4 for a 1ST down.
2:381st & 0 at opp 4Timeout Unlv, clock 02:38.
2:321st & goal at opp 4Martelius Epps rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico 35, UNLV 28
2:32Kenny Byrd extra point GOOD.New Mexico 36, UNLV 28
2:26Kenny Byrd kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UNLV Touchdown pass, 9 plays
2:161st & 10 at own 20Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Casey Flair.
2:092nd & 10 at own 20Shane Steichen rush for 3 yards to the UNLV 23.
2:033rd & 7 at own 23Shane Steichen pass complete to Casey Flair for 15 yards to the UNLV 38 for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at own 38Unlv penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:461st & 15 at own 33Shane Steichen rush for 18 yards to the NMex 49 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at opp 49Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 11 yards to the NMex 38 for a 1ST down.
1:231st & 10 at opp 38Shane Steichen pass complete to Casey Flair for 29 yards to the NMex 9 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & goal at opp 9Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Rodelin Anthony.
1:122nd & goal at opp 9Shane Steichen pass incomplete to Casey Flair.
1:073rd & goal at opp 9Shane Steichen pass complete to Ryan Wolfe for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico 36, UNLV 34
1:07Two-point conversion attempt, Shane Steichen pass to Renan Saint-Preux GOOD.Tied at 36
0:54Ben Jaekle kickoff for 61 yards returned by Marcus Smith for 30 yards to the NMex 34.
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
0:281st & 10 at own 34Donovan Porterie rush for 1 yard to the NMex 35.
0:282nd & 9 at own 35Timeout NEW MEXICO, clock 00:28.
0:212nd & 9 at own 35Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Marcus Smith.
0:153rd & 9 at own 35Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Daryl Jones.
0:024th & 9 at own 35Jordan Scott punt for 63 yards downed at the UNLV 2.
Overtime2 drives, then New Mexico 39, UNLV 36
New Mexico Field goal, 3 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Rodney Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the UNLV 23.
2nd & 8 at opp 23Martelius Epps rush for 1 yard to the UNLV 22.
3rd & 7 at opp 22Donovan Porterie pass incomplete to Marcus Smith.
4th & 7 at opp 22Kenny Byrd 39 yard field goal GOOD.New Mexico 39, UNLV 36
UNLV Fumble, 1 play
1st & 10 at opp 25Shane Steichen sacked by Major Mosley, fumbled at the UNLV 40, recovered by Michael Tuohy at the UNLV 40, tackled by Major Mosley.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

UNLV leads 15–⁠13 in 28 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico 40, UNLV 35
2023UNLV 56, New Mexico 14
2022UNLV 31, New Mexico 20
2021UNLV 31, New Mexico 17
2018New Mexico 50, UNLV 14
2017UNLV 38, New Mexico 35

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