Nevada at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Nevada beat New Mexico State 48–⁠34. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Nevada led the series 13–⁠2.

AwayNevada7–⁠6 in 2011
48
HomeNew Mexico State4–⁠9 in 2011
34

Final at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las CrucesTV: ESGP, ESPN3Attendance 15,782

At kickoff
64°F, clear, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU), 17 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nevada713141448
New Mexico State6210734

Standouts

Player stats

Nevada

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cody Fajardo19/2928300
Tyler Lantrip3/32600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lampford Mark8185185
Mike Ball1993025
Cody Fajardo1360417
Stefphon Jefferson431226
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Shane Anderson594044
Rishard Matthews660026
Kolby Arendse453015
Corbin Louks245028
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Isaiah Frey100
Marlon Johnson1250
Khalid Wooten100

New Mexico State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Christian20/4443233
Trevor Walls2/23400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Matt Christian1335116
Kenny Turner151317
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Taveon Rogers7203246
Kemonte Bateman374069
Kenny Turner570029
Todd Lee350136

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

Team stats

NevadaNew Mexico State
683Total yards514
309Passing yards495
374Rushing yards48
9.7Yards per pass10.1
7.8Yards per rush1.7
29First downs23
6–⁠13Third downs7–⁠16
2–⁠4Fourth downs1–⁠2
2Turnovers3
7–⁠58Penalties11–⁠85
19:20Possession16:32

Efficiency

NevadaNew Mexico State
44%Success rate29%
0.35EPA per play0.11
1.61Explosiveness1.91
−0.04Rushing EPA−0.26
0.85Passing EPA0.28
44%Passing-down success31%
0.10First-down EPA−0.42
0.33Second-down EPA0.32
0.88Third-down EPA0.95

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)

Nevada 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

New Mexico State end zoneNevada end zoneQ1 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ1 NevadaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 New Mexico StateTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ1 NevadaTouchdown run, 5 playsQ1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 NevadaPunt, 3 playsQ2 New Mexico StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 NevadaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NevadaPunt, 3 playsQ2 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 NevadaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 New Mexico StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 NevadaMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 New Mexico StateEnd of halfQ3 NevadaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 NevadaPunt, 5 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 2 playsQ3 NevadaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 New Mexico StateInterception, 11 playsQ4 NevadaTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 New Mexico StateInterception, 3 playsQ4 NevadaFumble, 6 playsQ4 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 NevadaTouchdown run, 2 playsQ4 New Mexico StateInterception, 4 playsQ4 NevadaEnd of game, 11 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. New Mexico State drives left to right, Nevada right to left.
  1. Q1 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 78 yards
  2. Q1 NevadaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 42 yards
  3. Q1 New Mexico StateTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 40 yards
  4. Q1 NevadaTouchdown run, 5 plays, 67 yards
  5. Q1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  6. Q1 NevadaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q2 New Mexico StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 67 yards
  8. Q2 NevadaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 67 yards
  9. Q2 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  10. Q2 NevadaPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  11. Q2 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 82 yards
  12. Q2 NevadaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 65 yards
  13. Q2 New Mexico StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 74 yards
  14. Q2 NevadaMissed FG, 4 plays, 37 yards
  15. Q2 New Mexico StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  16. Q3 NevadaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 67 yards
  17. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 4 plays, 11 yards
  18. Q3 NevadaPunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  19. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 2 plays, 2 yards
  20. Q3 NevadaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  21. Q3 New Mexico StateInterception, 11 plays, 34 yards
  22. Q4 NevadaTouchdown run, 1 play, 80 yards
  23. Q4 New Mexico StateInterception, 3 plays, 2 yards
  24. Q4 NevadaFumble, 6 plays, 50 yards
  25. Q4 New Mexico StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 80 yards
  26. Q4 NevadaTouchdown run, 2 plays, 88 yards
  27. Q4 New Mexico StateInterception, 4 plays, 35 yards
  28. Q4 NevadaEnd of game, 11 plays, 44 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Nevada 7, New Mexico State 6
New Mexico State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 22Matt Christian pass incomplete to Todd Lee.
15:002nd & 10 at own 22Kenny Turner rush for 2 yards to the NMxSt 24, tackled by Khalid Wooten.
15:003rd & 8 at own 24Matt Christian rush for 8 yards to the NMxSt 32 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 32Kenny Turner rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 33, tackled by James-Michael Johnson and Brock Hekking.
15:002nd & 9 at own 33Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman.
15:003rd & 9 at own 33Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 10 yards to the NMxSt 43, tackled by Khalid Wooten for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 43Kenny Turner rush for 5 yards to the NMxSt 48, tackled by James-Michael Johnson and Duke Williams.
15:002nd & 5 at own 48Matt Christian pass complete to Jackson KaKa for 10 yards to the Nevad 42, tackled by Brandon Marshall for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 42Kenny Turner rush for no gain to the Nevad 42, tackled by Marlon Johnson and Kaelin Burnett.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 42Matt Christian pass incomplete to N/A.
15:003rd & 10 at opp 42Matt Christian pass complete to Todd Lee for 12 yards to the Nevad 30, tackled by Marlon Johnson for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at opp 30Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico State 6, Nevada 0
10:30Tyler Stampler extra point MISSED.
10:30Jordan Davenport kickoff for 68 yards returned by Kendall Brock, tackled by Jordan Davenport for 29 yards to the Nevad 31, tackled by Jordan Davenport.
Nevada Turnover on downs, 7 plays
10:221st & 10 at own 31Cody Fajardo pass complete to Shane Anderson for 12 yards to the Nevad 43, tackled by Ben Bradley for a 1ST down.
10:221st & 10 at own 43Cody Fajardo rush for 11 yards to the NMxSt 46, tackled by Donyae Coleman out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:221st & 10 at opp 46Mike Ball rush for 16 yards to the NMxSt 30, tackled by Ben Bradley out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:221st & 10 at opp 30Mike Ball rush for 5 yards to the NMxSt 25, tackled by Donyae Coleman and Bryan Bonilla.
10:222nd & 5 at opp 25Kendall Brock rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 24, tackled by Dejuan Yates.
10:223rd & 4 at opp 24Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Kolby Arendse, broken up by Ben Bradley.
10:224th & 4 at opp 24Cody Fajardo pass complete to Rishard Matthews for a loss of 3 yards to the NMxSt 27, tackled by Jonte Green and David Mahoney.
New Mexico State Turnover on downs, 12 plays
8:111st & 10 at own 27NEW MEXICO ST penalty 5 yard intentional grounding on Matt Christian accepted, no play.
8:111st & 15 at own 22Kenny Turner rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 23, tackled by Jack Reynoso and Kaelin Burnett.
8:112nd & 14 at own 23Matt Christian pass incomplete to Taveon Rogers.
8:113rd & 14 at own 23Matt Christian pass incomplete to Taveon Rogers, NEVADA penalty 10 yard holding on Marlon Johnson accepted for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at own 33Kemonte Bateman rush for no gain to the NMxSt 33, tackled by Brandon Marshall and James-Michael Johnson.
8:112nd & 10 at own 33Matt Christian pass complete to Kemonte Bateman for 3 yards to the NMxSt 36, tackled by James-Michael Johnson.
8:113rd & 7 at own 36Matt Christian pass complete to Kenny Turner for 22 yards to the Nevad 42 for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at opp 42NEW MEXICO ST penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
8:111st & 25 at own 43Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kenny Turner.
8:112nd & 25 at own 43Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 33 yards to the Nevad 24, tackled by Marlon Johnson and Isaiah Frey for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at opp 24Matt Christian pass incomplete to Todd Lee, broken up by Marlon Johnson.
8:112nd & 10 at opp 24Matt Christian pass incomplete to Taveon Rogers, broken up by Isaiah Frey.
8:113rd & 10 at opp 24Matt Christian rush for 9 yards to the Nevad 15, tackled by Sam Foster and Jeremiah Green.
8:114th & 1 at opp 15Kenny Turner rush for a loss of 18 yards to the Nevad 33, tackled by Khalid Wooten.
Nevada Touchdown run, 5 plays
3:221st & 10 at own 33Cody Fajardo pass complete to Shane Anderson for 22 yards to the NMxSt 45 for a 1ST down.
3:221st & 10 at opp 45Mike Ball rush for 3 yards to the NMxSt 42, tackled by Ben Bradley and Donyae Coleman.
3:222nd & 7 at opp 42Cody Fajardo pass complete to Shane Anderson for 4 yards to the NMxSt 38, tackled by Darien Johnson and Dejuan Yates.
3:223rd & 3 at opp 38Cody Fajardo rush for 17 yards to the NMxSt 21, tackled by Darien Johnson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:221st & 10 at opp 21NEVADA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:111st & 15 at opp 26Stefphon Jefferson rush for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 7, New Mexico State 6
1:11Allen Hardison extra point GOOD.
1:11Allen Hardison kickoff for 56 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Duke Williams for 22 yards to the NMxSt 36, tackled by Duke Williams.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
1:041st & 10 at own 36Kenny Turner rush for no gain to the NMxSt 36, tackled by James-Michael Johnson.
1:042nd & 10 at own 36Matt Christian pass incomplete to Taveon Rogers.
1:043rd & 10 at own 36Matt Christian pass incomplete to Todd Lee.
1:044th & 10 at own 36Jake Capraro punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Rishard Matthews at the Nevad 28.
Nevada Punt, 3 plays
0:121st & 10 at own 28Mike Ball rush for 5 yards to the Nevad 33, tackled by Donyae Coleman.
Q2 15:002nd & 5 at own 33NEVADA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q2 15:002nd & 10 at own 28Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Rishard Matthews.
Q2 15:003rd & 10 at own 28Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Rishard Matthews.
Q2 15:004th & 10 at own 28Jake Hurst punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Todd Lee at the NMxSt 33.
2nd quarter8 drives, then New Mexico State 27, Nevada 20
New Mexico State Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:381st & 10 at own 33Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 46 yards to the Nevad 21, tackled by Khalid Wooten for a 1ST down.
14:381st & 10 at opp 21Matt Christian pass complete to Todd Lee for 2 yards to the Nevad 19, tackled by Isaiah Frey.
14:382nd & 8 at opp 19Matt Christian rush for 8 yards to the Nevad 11, tackled by Isaiah Frey for a 1ST down.
14:381st & 10 at opp 11Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman, broken up by Dray Bell.
14:382nd & 10 at opp 11NEW MEXICO ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:382nd & 15 at opp 16Kenny Turner rush for 1 yard to the Nevad 15, tackled by Zack Madonick.
14:383rd & 14 at opp 15NEVADA penalty 13 yard pass interference on Isaiah Frey accepted, no play.
12:081st & goal at opp 2Kenny Turner rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico State 12, Nevada 7
12:08Tyler Stampler extra point GOOD.New Mexico State 13, Nevada 7
12:08Jordan Davenport kickoff for 69 yards returned by Kendall Brock, tackled by Davis Cazares for 32 yards to the Nevad 33, tackled by Davis Cazares.
Nevada Touchdown run, 8 plays
12:011st & 10 at own 33Mike Ball rush for 1 yard to the Nevad 34, tackled by Pierre Fils and Bryan Bonilla.
12:012nd & 9 at own 34Cody Fajardo pass complete to Mike Ball for 2 yards to the Nevad 36, tackled by Bryan Bonilla and David Niumatalolo.
12:013rd & 7 at own 36Cody Fajardo pass complete to Corbin Louks for 17 yards to the NMxSt 47, tackled by Ben Bradley for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at opp 47Mike Ball rush for 4 yards to the NMxSt 43, tackled by Donyae Coleman.
12:012nd & 6 at opp 43Cody Fajardo rush for 14 yards to the NMxSt 29, tackled by Donyae Coleman for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at opp 29Mike Ball rush for 5 yards to the NMxSt 24, tackled by Ben Bradley and Pierre Fils.
12:012nd & 5 at opp 24Mike Ball rush for 18 yards to the NMxSt 6, tackled by Donyae Coleman for a 1ST down.
8:441st & goal at opp 6Cody Fajardo rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 13
8:44Allen Hardison extra point GOOD.Nevada 14, New Mexico State 13
8:44Allen Hardison kickoff for 56 yards returned by Victor Johnson, tackled by Thaddeus Brown and Kendall Brock for 22 yards to the NMxSt 36, tackled by Thaddeus Brown and Kendall Brock.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
8:381st & 10 at own 36Matt Christian sacked by Dray Bell for a loss of 12 yards to the NMxSt 24.
8:382nd & 22 at own 24Kenny Turner rush for 5 yards to the NMxSt 29, tackled by Sam Foster.
8:383rd & 17 at own 29Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman, broken up by Duke Williams.
8:384th & 17 at own 29Jake Capraro punt for 38 yards, returned by Rishard Matthews for 9 yards to the Nevad 42, tackled by Davis Cazares and Mike Kaiser.
Nevada Punt, 3 plays
7:071st & 10 at own 42Mike Ball rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Nevad 37, tackled by Bryan Bonilla and Boyblue Aoelua.
7:072nd & 15 at own 37Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Aaron Bradley.
7:073rd & 15 at own 37Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Aaron Bradley.
7:074th & 15 at own 37NEVADA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:074th & 20 at own 32Jake Hurst punt for 50 yards, fair catch by Todd Lee at the NMxSt 18.
New Mexico State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
6:091st & 10 at own 18NEW MEXICO ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:091st & 15 at own 13Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kenny Turner, broken up by Zack Madonick.
6:092nd & 15 at own 13Matt Christian pass complete to Kemonte Bateman for 69 yards to the Nevad 18, tackled by Khalid Wooten for a 1ST down.
6:091st & 10 at opp 18Kenny Turner rush for 2 yards to the Nevad 16, tackled by Sam Foster.
4:542nd & 8 at opp 16Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico State 19, Nevada 14
4:54Tyler Stampler extra point MISSED.
4:54Jordan Davenport kickoff for 60 yards returned by Kendall Brock, tackled by B.J. Adolpho and Ben Bradley for 24 yards to the Nevad 34, tackled by B.J. Adolpho and Ben Bradley.
Nevada Touchdown run, 9 plays
4:471st & 10 at own 34Mike Ball rush for 2 yards to the Nevad 36, tackled by Ben Bradley and B.J. Adolpho.
4:472nd & 8 at own 36Cody Fajardo rush for 2 yards to the Nevad 38, tackled by David Niumatalolo.
4:473rd & 6 at own 38Cody Fajardo pass complete to Rishard Matthews for 26 yards to the NMxSt 36, tackled by Courtney Viney and Donyae Coleman for a 1ST down.
4:471st & 10 at opp 36Mike Ball rush for 9 yards to the NMxSt 27, tackled by David Niumatalolo.
4:472nd & 1 at opp 27Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Rishard Matthews, broken up by Jonte Green.
4:473rd & 1 at opp 27Mike Ball rush for no gain to the NMxSt 27, tackled by Ben Bradley and Boyblue Aoelua.
4:474th & 1 at opp 27Mike Ball rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 26, tackled by David Mahoney and Boyblue Aoelua for a 1ST down.
4:471st & 10 at opp 26Mike Ball rush for 25 yards to the NMxSt 1, tackled by Courtney Viney and Bryan Bonilla for a 1ST down.
1:331st & goal at opp 1Cody Fajardo rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 20, New Mexico State 19
1:331st & 0 at opp 3NEW MEXICO ST penalty 2 yard offside accepted.
1:331st & 0 at opp 1NEW MEXICO ST penalty 0 yard offside accepted.
1:331st & 0 at opp 1Timeout NEV, clock 01:33.
1:33Two-point conversion attempt, Mike Ball rush FAILED.
1:33Allen Hardison kickoff for 62 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Evan Favors and Tyler Thompson for 18 yards to the NMxSt 26, tackled by Evan Favors and Tyler Thompson.
New Mexico State Touchdown run, 6 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 26Matt Christian pass complete to Kenny Turner for 20 yards to the NMxSt 46, tackled by Marlon Johnson for a 1ST down.
1:281st & 10 at own 46Matt Christian sacked by Brock Hekking for a loss of 3 yards to the NMxSt 43.
1:072nd & 13 at own 43Timeout New Mexico State, clock 01:07.
1:072nd & 13 at own 43Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 42 yards to the Nevad 15, tackled by Thaddeus Brown for a 1ST down.
1:071st & 10 at opp 15Kenny Turner rush for 1 yard to the Nevad 14, tackled by Kaelin Burnett and James-Michael Johnson.
1:072nd & 9 at opp 14Matt Christian pass incomplete to Todd Lee.
0:263rd & 9 at opp 14Matt Christian rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico State 25, Nevada 20
0:26Two-point conversion attempt, Matt Christian pass to Kenny Turner GOOD.New Mexico State 27, Nevada 20
0:26Jordan Davenport kickoff for 44 yards returned by Stephen Jeffers, tackled by Jesse Forte for 9 yards to the Nevad 35, tackled by Jesse Forte.
Nevada Missed FG, 4 plays
0:221st & 10 at own 35Cody Fajardo pass complete to Aaron Bradley for 16 yards to the NMxSt 49, tackled by Courtney Viney for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 49Cody Fajardo pass complete to Aaron Bradley for 12 yards to the NMxSt 37 for a 1ST down.
0:061st & 10 at opp 37Timeout NEV, clock 00:06.
0:061st & 10 at opp 37Cody Fajardo pass complete to Rishard Matthews for 9 yards to the NMxSt 28, tackled by Jonte Green out-of-bounds.
0:002nd & 1 at opp 28Allen Hardison 45 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Jordan Davenport kickoff for 64 yards returned by Kendall Brock, tackled by Robert Clay and Donyae Coleman for 27 yards to the Nevad 33, tackled by Robert Clay and Donyae Coleman.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Nevada 34, New Mexico State 27
Nevada Touchdown run, 9 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 33Mike Ball rush for no gain to the Nevad 33, tackled by Ben Bradley.
15:002nd & 10 at own 33Cody Fajardo pass complete to Kolby Arendse for 13 yards to the Nevad 46, tackled by Darien Johnson for a 1ST down.
14:531st & 10 at own 46Mike Ball rush for no gain to the Nevad 46, tackled by Boyblue Aoelua and Pierre Fils.
14:532nd & 10 at own 46NEVADA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:532nd & 15 at own 41Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Corbin Louks.
14:533rd & 15 at own 41Cody Fajardo pass complete to Corbin Louks for 28 yards to the NMxSt 17, tackled by Donyae Coleman, NEW MEXICO ST penalty 14 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
14:531st & 10 at opp 17Cody Fajardo rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NMxSt 19, tackled by Darien Johnson.
14:532nd & 12 at opp 19Cody Fajardo pass complete to Shane Anderson for 12 yards to the NMxSt 7, tackled by Donyae Coleman for a 1ST down.
14:531st & goal at opp 7Mike Ball rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 6, tackled by Bryan Bonilla and Donyae Coleman.
10:592nd & goal at opp 6Cody Fajardo rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.New Mexico State 27, Nevada 26
10:59Allen Hardison extra point GOOD.Tied at 27
10:52Allen Hardison kickoff for 54 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Khalid Wooten for 21 yards to the NMxSt 37, tackled by Khalid Wooten.
New Mexico State Punt, 4 plays
10:521st & 10 at own 37Matt Christian pass complete to Jackson KaKa for 10 yards to the NMxSt 47, tackled by Isaiah Frey and Brett Roy for a 1ST down.
10:521st & 10 at own 47Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman.
10:522nd & 10 at own 47Kenny Turner rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 48, tackled by Brandon Marshall and Zack Madonick.
10:523rd & 9 at own 48Matt Christian pass incomplete to Todd Lee.
10:524th & 9 at own 48Jake Capraro punt for 43 yards, returned by Rishard Matthews for 17 yards to the Nevad 26, tackled by Robert Clay.
Nevada Punt, 5 plays
9:131st & 10 at own 26Cody Fajardo rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nevad 25, tackled by Courtney Viney and David Niumatalolo.
9:132nd & 11 at own 25Cody Fajardo pass complete to Rishard Matthews for 12 yards to the Nevad 37, tackled by Jonte Green for a 1ST down.
9:131st & 10 at own 37Mike Ball rush for 3 yards to the Nevad 40, tackled by Donyae Coleman and B.J. Adolpho.
9:132nd & 7 at own 40Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Rishard Matthews.
9:133rd & 7 at own 40Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Aaron Bradley, broken up by Courtney Viney.
9:134th & 7 at own 40Jake Hurst punt for 44 yards, returned by Todd Lee for 34 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Jeff Meads and Alex Pinto.
New Mexico State Punt, 2 plays
7:171st & 10 at the 50Timeout New Mexico State, clock 07:17.
7:171st & 10 at the 50NEW MEXICO ST penalty 9 yard intentional grounding accepted.
7:172nd & 19 at own 41Matt Christian sacked by Sam Foster and James-Michael Johnson for a loss of 5 yards to the NMxSt 36.
7:173rd & 24 at own 36Matt Christian rush for 16 yards to the Nevad 48, tackled by Isaiah Frey.
7:174th & 8 at opp 48Jake Capraro punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Nevada Touchdown run, 8 plays
5:431st & 10 at own 20Rishard Matthews rush for no gain to the Nevad 20, tackled by Jonte Green and Donyae Coleman.
5:432nd & 10 at own 20Cody Fajardo rush for 5 yards to the Nevad 25, tackled by Boyblue Aoelua out-of-bounds.
5:433rd & 5 at own 25Cody Fajardo pass complete to Mike Ball for 9 yards to the Nevad 34, tackled by Ben Bradley for a 1ST down.
5:431st & 10 at own 34Cody Fajardo rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nevad 33, tackled by David Niumatalolo.
5:432nd & 11 at own 33Cody Fajardo pass complete to Shane Anderson for 44 yards to the NMxSt 23, tackled by Courtney Viney and Donyae Coleman for a 1ST down.
5:431st & 10 at opp 23Mike Ball rush for no gain to the NMxSt 23, tackled by David Niumatalolo and Bryan Bonilla.
5:432nd & 10 at opp 23Cody Fajardo pass complete to Kolby Arendse for 15 yards to the NMxSt 8, tackled by Ben Bradley out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:171st & goal at opp 8Cody Fajardo rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 33, New Mexico State 27
2:17Jake Hurst extra point GOOD.Nevada 34, New Mexico State 27
2:17Jake Hurst kickoff for 59 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Thaddeus Brown and Bubba Boudreaux for 19 yards to the NMxSt 30, tackled by Thaddeus Brown and Bubba Boudreaux.
New Mexico State Interception, 11 plays
2:101st & 10 at own 30Matt Christian rush for 5 yards to the NMxSt 25, tackled by Duke Williams and Jeremiah Green, NEW MEXICO ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
2:101st & 15 at own 25Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kenny Turner.
2:102nd & 15 at own 25Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman, broken up by Jeremiah Green.
2:103rd & 15 at own 25Trevor Walls pass complete to Kenny Turner for 29 yards to the Nevad 46, tackled by Duke Williams for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at opp 46Kenny Turner rush for 3 yards to the Nevad 43, tackled by Zack Madonick and Jeremiah Green.
2:102nd & 7 at opp 43Trevor Walls pass complete to Jackson KaKa for 5 yards to the Nevad 38, tackled by Brandon Marshall.
2:103rd & 2 at opp 38Matt Christian rush for no gain to the Nevad 38, tackled by Zack Madonick.
Q4 15:004th & 2 at opp 38Kenny Turner rush for 7 yards to the Nevad 31, tackled by James-Michael Johnson for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 31Matt Christian pass incomplete to N/A.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at opp 31NEW MEXICO ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q4 15:002nd & 15 at opp 36Matt Christian pass incomplete to Kemonte Bateman, broken up by Duke Williams.
Q4 15:003rd & 15 at opp 36Matt Christian pass intercepted by Khalid Wooten at the Nevad 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
4th quarter7 drives, then Nevada 48, New Mexico State 34
Nevada Touchdown run, 1 play
14:031st & 10 at own 20Lampford Mark rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 40, New Mexico State 27
14:03Jake Hurst extra point GOOD.Nevada 41, New Mexico State 27
13:54Jake Hurst kickoff for 61 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Tyler Thompson for 34 yards to the NMxSt 43, tackled by Tyler Thompson.
New Mexico State Interception, 3 plays
13:541st & 10 at own 43Matt Christian rush for 4 yards to the NMxSt 47, tackled by Duke Williams.
13:542nd & 6 at own 47Matt Christian pass complete to Kenny Turner for a loss of 2 yards to the NMxSt 45, tackled by Duke Williams.
13:543rd & 8 at own 45Matt Christian pass intercepted by Isaiah Frey at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain to the 50 yard line.
Nevada Fumble, 6 plays
12:431st & 10 at the 50Lampford Mark rush for 2 yards to the NMxSt 48, tackled by David Niumatalolo and Dejuan Yates.
12:432nd & 8 at opp 48Cody Fajardo pass complete to Kolby Arendse for 15 yards to the NMxSt 18, tackled by Donyae Coleman, NEW MEXICO ST penalty 15 yard holding accepted for a 1ST down.
12:431st & 10 at opp 18Cody Fajardo rush for a loss of 6 yards to the NMxSt 24, tackled by B.J. Adolpho.
12:432nd & 16 at opp 24Lampford Mark rush for 6 yards to the NMxSt 18, tackled by Donyae Coleman.
12:433rd & 10 at opp 18Cody Fajardo pass incomplete to Rishard Matthews.
10:264th & 10 at opp 18Timeout NEV, clock 10:26.
8:464th & 10 at opp 18Cody Fajardo pass complete to Lampford Mark for 17 yards, fumbled, forced by Donyae Coleman, recovered by NMxSt in the endzone.
New Mexico State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
10:161st & 10 at own 20Matt Christian pass complete to Kenny Turner for 1 yard to the NMxSt 21.
10:162nd & 9 at own 21Matt Christian pass complete to Taveon Rogers for 26 yards to the NMxSt 47 for a 1ST down.
10:161st & 10 at own 47Matt Christian pass incomplete to Taveon Rogers.
10:162nd & 10 at own 47Matt Christian pass complete to Kemonte Bateman for 2 yards to the Nevad 36, tackled by Jeremiah Green, NEVADA penalty 15 yard personal foul on Jeremiah Green accepted for a 1ST down.
8:461st & 10 at opp 36Matt Christian pass complete to Todd Lee for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 41, New Mexico State 33
8:46Tyler Stampler extra point GOOD.Nevada 41, New Mexico State 34
8:40Jordan Davenport kickoff for 61 yards returned by Kendall Brock, tackled by Donyae Coleman and David Quiroga, fumbled, recovered by Nevad Kendall Brock at the Nevad 10, Kendall Brock for 2 yards, to t
Nevada Touchdown run, 2 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 12Lampford Mark rush for 85 yards to the NMxSt 3, tackled by Courtney Viney for a 1ST down.
8:151st & goal at opp 3Stefphon Jefferson rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nevada 47, New Mexico State 34
8:15Jake Hurst extra point GOOD.Nevada 48, New Mexico State 34
8:15Jake Hurst kickoff for 55 yards returned by Taveon Rogers, tackled by Khalid Wooten for 14 yards to the NMxSt 29, tackled by Khalid Wooten.
New Mexico State Interception, 4 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 29Matt Christian sacked by Brett Roy for a loss of 5 yards to the NMxSt 24.
8:072nd & 15 at own 24Matt Christian sacked by Kaelin Burnett for a loss of 4 yards to the NMxSt 20.
7:223rd & 19 at own 20Timeout New Mexico State, clock 07:22.
7:223rd & 19 at own 20Matt Christian pass complete to Austin Franklin for 44 yards to the Nevad 36 for a 1ST down.
7:221st & 10 at opp 36Matt Christian pass intercepted by Marlon Johnson at the Nevad 10, returned for 25 yards to the Nevad 35, tackled by Aundre McGaskey.
Nevada End of game, 11 plays
6:541st & 10 at own 35Lampford Mark rush for 3 yards to the Nevad 38, tackled by Donyae Coleman and B.J. Adolpho.
6:542nd & 7 at own 38Tyler Lantrip pass complete to Rishard Matthews for 10 yards to the Nevad 48 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at own 48Lampford Mark rush for 8 yards to the NMxSt 44, tackled by Boyblue Aoelua and B.J. Adolpho.
6:542nd & 2 at opp 44Lampford Mark rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 43, tackled by Ben Bradley and Boyblue Aoelua.
6:543rd & 1 at opp 43Shane Anderson rush for 4 yards to the NMxSt 39, tackled by Jeremy Harris for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at opp 39Lampford Mark rush for no gain to the NMxSt 39, tackled by Boyblue Aoelua and Bryan Bonilla.
6:542nd & 10 at opp 39Tyler Lantrip rush for no gain to the NMxSt 39, tackled by Donyae Coleman and Bryan Bonilla.
6:543rd & 10 at opp 39Tyler Lantrip pass complete to Rishard Matthews for 6 yards to the NMxSt 33, tackled by Donyae Coleman.
6:544th & 4 at opp 33Tyler Lantrip pass complete to Kolby Arendse for 10 yards to the NMxSt 23, tackled by Donyae Coleman and B.J. Adolpho for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at opp 23Stefphon Jefferson rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 22, tackled by Donyae Coleman.
6:542nd & 9 at opp 22Stefphon Jefferson rush for 1 yard to the NMxSt 21, tackled by Stephen Meredith.

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Nevada leads 15–⁠2 in 17 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2022Nevada 23, New Mexico State 12
2021Nevada 55, New Mexico State 28
2011Nevada 48, New Mexico State 34
2010Nevada 52, New Mexico State 6
2009Nevada 63, New Mexico State 20
2008New Mexico State 48, Nevada 45

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