Utah State at New Mexico

Friday, November 24, 2023

Utah State beat New Mexico 44–⁠41 in double overtime. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Utah State led the series 17–⁠13.

AwayUtah State6–⁠7 in 2023
44
HomeNew Mexico4–⁠8 in 2023
41

Final, 2 overtimes at University Stadium (NM), AlbuquerqueTV: CBSSNAttendance 12,094

At kickoff
44°F, a few clouds, wind 21 mph from the east, gusts to 30 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (KABQ), 3 km from the stadium, 22 minutes after kickoff
Official
Cal McNeillGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Utah State143777644
New Mexico777107341

Standouts

  • PassingLevi Williams16 of 27, 198 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTUtah State
  • RushingJacory Merritt31 carries, 233 yards, 1 TDNew Mexico
  • ReceivingJalen Royals7 catches, 89 yards, 2 TDUtah State
  • DefenseM.J. Tafisi11 tackles, 1 for lossUtah State

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Utah State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Levi Williams16/2719821
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Levi Williams25153329
Rahsul Faison18106121
Davon Booth743018
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jalen Royals789257
Colby Bowman253040
Terrell Vaughn642015
Rahsul Faison114014
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
M.J. Tafisi11100
Ike Larsen10100
Jaiden Francois8000
Gavin Barthiel7000
Hale Motu’apuaka32.510
Blaine Spires2220

New Mexico

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dylan Hopkins12/3112500
Devon Dampier5/127710
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jacory Merritt31233122
Andrew Henry682164
Devon Dampier836213
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jeremiah Hixon449028
Ryan Davis344021
Andrew Erickson342017
Wyatt McClour129129
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Dereck Moore12000
Alec Marenco11100
Christian Ellis7000
Syaire Riley6100
Gabriel Lopez5110
Avery Burt41.510
Jer’Marius Lewis3001
Kyler Drake2110

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

Team stats

Utah StateNew Mexico
500Total yards539
198Passing yards202
302Rushing yards337
7.3Yards per pass4.6
6.0Yards per rush7.2
30First downs35
5–⁠15Third downs7–⁠17
3–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠1
1Turnovers0
13–⁠183Penalties15–⁠155
28:33Possession31:27
3Sacks (by defense)3

Efficiency

Utah StateNew Mexico
44%Success rate38%
0.30EPA per play0.22
1.30Explosiveness1.40
0.47Rushing EPA0.52
0.14Passing EPA0.01
33%Passing-down success35%
0.14First-down EPA−0.12
0.33Second-down EPA0.61
0.48Third-down EPA0.35
15%Havoc by its defense14%

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Utah State 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Utah State −8.5, over/under 58.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Utah State 62%, New Mexico 38%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

New Mexico end zoneUtah State end zoneQ1 Utah StateTouchdown, 10 playsQ1 New MexicoTouchdown, 3 playsQ1 Utah StateTouchdown, 2 playsQ1 New MexicoPunt, 7 playsQ1 Utah StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 New MexicoPunt, 8 playsQ2 Utah StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 New MexicoMissed FG, 8 playsQ2 Utah StateField goal, 10 playsQ2 New MexicoTouchdown, 9 playsQ2 Utah StateInterception, 2 playsQ2 New MexicoTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ3 New MexicoPunt, 3 playsQ3 Utah StateTouchdown, 10 playsQ3 New MexicoTouchdown, 9 playsQ3 Utah StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 New MexicoPunt, 8 playsQ4 Utah StateTouchdown, 15 playsQ4 New MexicoTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 Utah StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 New MexicoField goal, 13 playsQ4 Utah StateResult not recordedQ5 Utah StateTouchdown, 4 playsQ5 New MexicoTouchdown, 3 playsQ2 New MexicoField goal, 7 playsQ2 Utah StateTouchdown, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. New Mexico drives left to right, Utah State right to left.
  1. Q1 Utah StateTouchdown, 10 plays, 62 yards
  2. Q1 New MexicoTouchdown, 3 plays, 11 yards
  3. Q1 Utah StateTouchdown, 2 plays, 16 yards
  4. Q1 New MexicoPunt, 7 plays, 35 yards
  5. Q1 Utah StatePunt, 6 plays, 46 yards
  6. Q1 New MexicoPunt, 8 plays, 41 yards
  7. Q2 Utah StatePunt, 4 plays, 26 yards
  8. Q2 New MexicoMissed FG, 8 plays, 43 yards
  9. Q2 Utah StateField goal, 10 plays, 57 yards
  10. Q2 New MexicoTouchdown, 9 plays, 36 yards
  11. Q2 Utah StateInterception, 2 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 New MexicoTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 9 yards
  13. Q3 New MexicoPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  14. Q3 Utah StateTouchdown, 10 plays, 42 yards
  15. Q3 New MexicoTouchdown, 9 plays, 57 yards
  16. Q3 Utah StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  17. Q3 New MexicoPunt, 8 plays, 38 yards
  18. Q4 Utah StateTouchdown, 15 plays, 73 yards
  19. Q4 New MexicoTouchdown, 7 plays, 73 yards
  20. Q4 Utah StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  21. Q4 New MexicoField goal, 13 plays, 86 yards
  22. Q4 Utah StateResult not recorded, 0 yards
  23. Q5 Utah StateTouchdown, 4 plays, 19 yards
  24. Q5 New MexicoTouchdown, 3 plays, 21 yards
  25. Q2 New MexicoField goal, 7 plays, 23 yards
  26. Q2 Utah StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 12 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Utah State 14, New Mexico 7
Utah State Touchdown, 10 plays
15:00L.Drzewiecki kicks 45 yards from NM 35 to the UTS 20. Fair catch by J.Sterzer.
15:001st & 10 at own 25L.Williams pass complete to UTS 25. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 25. Gain of 15 yards. Tackled by J.Lewis at UTS 40.
14:401st & 10 at own 40L.Williams rushed to UTS 48 for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Moore at UTS 48.
14:202nd & 2 at own 48D.Booth rushed to NM 45 for 7 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco at NM 45.
14:041st & 10 at opp 45L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for J.Royals.
13:572nd & 10 at opp 45L.Williams pass complete to NM 43. Catch made by J.Royals at NM 43. Gain of 2 yards. Tackled by D.Moore; D.Gainer at NM 43.
13:283rd & 3 at opp 43L.Williams pass complete to NM 43. Catch made by C.Bowman at NM 43. Gain of 13 yards. Tackled by NM at NM 30. PENALTY on NM-NM, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, declined.
13:101st & 10 at opp 30D.Booth rushed to NM 15 for 15 yards. D.Booth FUMBLES, forced by A.Marenco. Fumble RECOVERED by UTS-F.Alo at NM 15. Tackled by NM at NM 15.
12:131st & 10 at opp 15D.Booth rushed to NM 14 for 1 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco at NM 14.
11:502nd & 9 at opp 14D.Booth rushed to NM 13 for 1 yards. Tackled by D.Johnson at NM 13.
11:143rd & 8 at opp 13L.Williams pass complete to NM 13. Catch made by J.Royals at NM 13. Gain of 13 yards. J.Royals for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 7, New Mexico 0
11:09E.Nimrod extra point is good.
New Mexico Touchdown, 3 plays
11:09E.Nimrod kicks 65 yards from UTS 35 to the NM End Zone. Touchback.
11:091st & 10 at own 25J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 35 for 10 yards. Tackled by P.Fitzgerald; J.Francois at NM 35.
10:371st & 10 at own 35J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 36 for 1 yards. Tackled by C.Slone, D.Dye at NM 36.
9:542nd & 9 at own 36A.Henry rushed to UTS End Zone for 64 yards. A.Henry for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 7
9:35L.Drzewiecki extra point is good.
Utah State Touchdown, 2 plays
9:35L.Drzewiecki kicks 38 yards from NM 35 to the UTS 27. Fair catch by J.Sterzer.
9:351st & 10 at own 27R.Faison rushed to UTS 28 for 1 yards. Tackled by D.Johnson at UTS 28.
9:142nd & 9 at own 28L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for T.Vaughn. PENALTY on NM-Z.Morris, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
9:031st & 10 at own 43L.Williams pass complete to UTS 43. Catch made by J.Royals at UTS 43. Gain of 57 yards. J.Royals for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 14, New Mexico 7
8:54E.Nimrod extra point is good.
New Mexico Punt, 7 plays
8:54E.Nimrod kicks 64 yards from UTS 35 to the NM 1. Fair catch by N.Pola-Gates.
8:541st & 10 at own 25J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 28 for 3 yards. Tackled by S.Tuiaki; M.Tafisi at NM 28.
8:252nd & 7 at own 28D.Hopkins pass complete to NM 28. Catch made by A.Erickson at NM 28. Gain of 17 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi at NM 45.
7:541st & 10 at own 45A.Henry rushed to NM 50 for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi; A.Switzer at NM 50.
7:242nd & goal at opp 0A.Henry rushed to UTS 44 for 6 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi; L.Pili at UTS 44.
6:511st & 10 at opp 44D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for T.Bruckler.
6:382nd & 10 at opp 44D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 44. Catch made by D.Washington at UTS 44. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by J.Francois; I.Larsen at UTS 40.
5:533rd & 6 at opp 40D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Croskey-Merritt.
5:494th & 6 at opp 40A.Rodriguez punts 37 yards to UTS 3, Center-B.Durkin. Downed by K.Pope.
Utah State Punt, 6 plays
5:401st & 10 at own 3D.Booth rushed to UTS 21 for 18 yards. Tackled by B.Taylor at UTS 21.
4:591st & 10 at own 21L.Williams pass complete to UTS 21. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 21. Gain of 9 yards. Pushed out of bounds by B.Taylor at UTS 30. PENALTY on NM-NM, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, declined.
4:492nd & 1 at own 30L.Williams rushed to UTS 34 for 4 yards. Tackled by S.Riley at UTS 34.
4:291st & 10 at own 34L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for J.Royals. PENALTY on NM-D.Martin, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
4:191st & 10 at own 49L.Williams pass complete to UTS 49. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 49. Gain of 3 yards. Pushed out of bounds by B.Taylor at NM 48.
3:452nd & 7 at opp 48D.Booth rushed to NM 47 for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Zimmerman; M.Santorineos at NM 47.
3:143rd & 6 at opp 47L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams sacked at UTS 49 for -4 yards (A.Burt)
2:454th & 10 at own 49R.Marks punts 33 yards to NM 18, Center-J.Garcia. Downed by W.Monney.
New Mexico Punt, 8 plays
2:331st & 10 at own 18J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 19 for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Francois; C.Slone at NM 19.
1:472nd & 9 at own 19D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for A.Erickson.
1:433rd & 9 at own 19D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for A.Erickson.
1:384th & 9 at own 19A.Rodriguez punts yards to UTS 46, Center-B.Durkin. C.Jones returned punt from the UTS 46. Tackled by B.Wooden; B.Durkin at UTS 49. PENALTY on UTS-J.Sterzer, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
1:281st & 10 at own 34J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 42 for 8 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel at NM 42.
0:572nd & 2 at own 42J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 44 for 14 yards. Tackled by X.Steele at UTS 44.
0:131st & 10 at opp 44J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 40 for 4 yards. Tackled by I.Larsen at UTS 40.
Q2 15:002nd & 6 at opp 40A.Henry rushed to UTS 41 for -1 yards. Tackled by D.Dye at UTS 41.
Q2 14:233rd & 7 at opp 41D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington.
Q2 14:184th & 7 at opp 41A.Rodriguez punts 28 yards to UTS 13, Center-B.Durkin. Fair catch by C.Jones.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Utah State 17, New Mexico 14
Utah State Punt, 4 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 13L.Williams rushed to UTS 34 for 21 yards. L.Williams ran out of bounds.
13:431st & 10 at own 34L.Williams pass complete to UTS 34. Catch made by J.Royals at UTS 34. Gain of 3 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Martin at UTS 37.
13:142nd & 7 at own 37R.Faison rushed to UTS 41 for 4 yards. Tackled by G.Lopez; M.Rapolla at UTS 41.
12:403rd & 3 at own 41L.Williams rushed to UTS 39 for -2 yards. Tackled by M.Rapolla; A.Marenco at UTS 39.
12:084th & 5 at own 39Timeout #1 by NM.
12:084th & 5 at own 39R.Marks punts 33 yards to NM 28, Center-J.Garcia. Downed by K.Rowan.
New Mexico Missed FG, 8 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 28D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for R.Davis.
11:332nd & 10 at own 28D.Hopkins pass complete to NM 28. Catch made by D.Dampier at NM 28. Gain of 1 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi; I.Larsen at NM 29. PENALTY on UTS-UTS, Personal Foul / Defense, 15 yards, accepted.
11:251st & 10 at own 44J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 47 for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Francois; M.Anyanwu at NM 47.
10:442nd & 6 at own 47J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 46 for -1 yards. Tackled by E.Migao; H.Motu’apuaka at NM 46.
10:123rd & 7 at own 46Timeout #1 by UTS.
10:123rd & 7 at own 46D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington. PENALTY on UTS-M.Anyanwu, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
10:071st & 10 at opp 39D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon. PENALTY on UTS-J.Francois, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.
10:001st & 10 at opp 29D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 29. Catch made by J.Hixon at UTS 29. Gain of yards. J.Hixon for yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon.
9:512nd & 10 at opp 29D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for T.Bruckler.
9:413rd & 10 at opp 29D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for A.Erickson. PENALTY on NM-NM, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, declined.
9:334th & 10 at opp 29L.Drzewiecki 46 yard field goal attempt is no good, Center-B.Durkin, Holder-A.Rodriguez.
Utah State Field goal, 10 plays
9:281st & 10 at own 29R.Faison rushed to UTS 28 for -1 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco; A.Burt at UTS 28.
9:082nd & 11 at own 28L.Williams pass complete to UTS 28. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 28. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by S.Riley at UTS 40.
8:481st & 10 at own 40L.Williams pass complete to UTS 40. Catch made by C.Bowman at UTS 40. Gain of 40 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco at NM 20.
8:201st & 10 at opp 20R.Faison rushed to NM 15 for 5 yards. Tackled by C.Ellis at NM 15.
7:522nd & 5 at opp 15L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for T.Vaughn.
7:453rd & 5 at opp 15L.Williams rushed to NM 8 for 7 yards. Tackled by D.Moore; C.Ellis at NM 8.
7:151st & goal at opp 8R.Faison rushed to NM 4 for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Moore at NM 4.
6:592nd & goal at opp 4R.Faison rushed to NM 2 for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco at NM 2.
6:483rd & goal at opp 2PENALTY on UTS-F.Alo, Personal Foul / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
6:273rd & goal at opp 17L.Williams pass complete to NM 17. Catch made by T.Vaughn at NM 17. Gain of 3 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco; D.Moore at NM 14.
5:504th & goal at opp 14E.Nimrod 32 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-J.Garcia, Holder-R.Marks.Utah State 17, New Mexico 7
New Mexico Touchdown, 9 plays
5:44E.Nimrod kicks 56 yards from UTS 35 to the NM 9. Out of bounds.
5:441st & 10 at own 35J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 37 for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi; C.Slone at NM 37.
5:042nd & 8 at own 37D.Dampier pass complete to NM 37. Catch made by R.Davis at NM 37. Gain of 12 yards. Pushed out of bounds by I.Larsen at NM 49.
4:541st & 10 at own 49A.Henry rushed to UTS 49 for 2 yards. Tackled by C.Slone at UTS 49. PENALTY on NM-J.Davis, Personal Foul / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
4:231st & 25 at own 34D.Dampier pass complete to NM 34. Catch made by D.Washington at NM 34. Gain of -1 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi at NM 33.
3:382nd & 26 at own 33D.Dampier pass complete to NM 33. Catch made by C.Medford at NM 33. Gain of 25 yards. Tackled by J.Drew at UTS 42.
2:573rd & 1 at opp 42J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 39 for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Anyanwu at UTS 39.
2:341st & 10 at opp 39D.Dampier rushed to UTS 35 for 4 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel; M.Tafisi at UTS 35.
1:542nd & 6 at opp 35D.Dampier rushed to UTS 29 for 6 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel at UTS 29.
1:211st & 10 at opp 29D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for D.Washington.
1:172nd & 10 at opp 29D.Dampier pass complete to UTS 29. Catch made by W.McClour at UTS 29. Gain of 29 yards. W.McClour for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 17, New Mexico 14
1:06L.Drzewiecki extra point is good.
Utah State Interception, 2 plays
1:06L.Drzewiecki kicks 50 yards from NM 50 to the UTS End Zone. Touchback.
1:061st & 10 at own 25R.Faison rushed to UTS 45 for 20 yards. Tackled by C.Ellis at UTS 45.
0:531st & 10 at own 45L.Williams pass INTERCEPTED at NM 16. Intercepted by J.Lewis at NM 16. J.Lewis ran out of bounds.
New Mexico Turnover on downs, 6 plays
0:471st & 10 at own 14D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon.
0:432nd & 10 at own 14D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for C.Medford. PENALTY on UTS-J.Drew, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
0:351st & 10 at own 29D.Dampier rushed to NM 42 for 13 yards. Tackled by UTS at NM 42.
0:281st & 10 at own 42Timeout #2 by NM.
0:281st & 10 at own 42D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon.
0:212nd & 10 at own 42PENALTY on NM-T.Stafford, Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
0:212nd & 25 at own 27D.Dampier pass complete to NM 27. Catch made by A.Erickson at NM 27. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by M.Tafisi at NM 39.
0:133rd & 13 at own 39Timeout #2 by UTS.
0:133rd & 13 at own 39D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier sacked at NM 38 for -1 yards (B.Spires)
0:044th & 14 at own 38PENALTY on NM-C.James, Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
0:044th & 29 at own 23Timeout #3 by UTS.
0:044th & 29 at own 23D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Utah State 24, New Mexico 21
New Mexico Punt, 3 plays
15:00E.Nimrod kicks 65 yards from UTS 35 to the NM End Zone. Touchback.
15:001st & 10 at own 25J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 30 for 5 yards. Tackled by P.Fitzgerald; M.Tafisi at NM 30.
14:192nd & 5 at own 30PENALTY on NM-D.Smith, False Start, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
13:572nd & 10 at own 25D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for W.McClour.
13:523rd & 10 at own 25D.Dampier steps back to pass. D.Dampier pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
13:474th & 10 at own 25A.Rodriguez punts 46 yards to UTS 29, Center-B.Durkin. Downed by T.Zimmerman.
Utah State Touchdown, 10 plays
13:361st & 10 at own 29L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for T.Vaughn.
13:282nd & 10 at own 29L.Williams rushed to UTS 35 for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Moore at UTS 35.
13:013rd & 4 at own 35L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for J.Royals.
12:474th & 4 at own 35R.Marks punts 48 yards to NM 17, Center-J.Garcia. Fair catch by J.Hixon. PENALTY on NM-NM, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
12:461st & 10 at own 40R.Faison rushed to NM 39 for 21 yards. Tackled by C.Ellis at NM 39.
12:181st & 10 at opp 39R.Faison rushed to NM 34 for 5 yards. Tackled by S.Riley; A.Burt at NM 34.
12:032nd & 5 at opp 34PENALTY on UTS-C.Motes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
12:032nd & 20 at opp 49L.Williams pass complete to NM 49. Catch made by J.Royals at NM 49. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by K.Drake at NM 45.
11:183rd & 16 at opp 45L.Williams scrambles to NM 31 for 14 yards. Tackled by D.Johnson at NM 31.
10:564th & 2 at opp 31L.Williams rushed to NM 29 for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Lewis at NM 29.
10:211st & 10 at opp 29L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for UTS.
10:102nd & 10 at opp 29L.Williams rushed to NM End Zone for 29 yards. L.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 24, New Mexico 14
10:01E.Nimrod extra point is good.
New Mexico Touchdown, 9 plays
7:551st & 10 at own 21J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 36 for 15 yards. Tackled by D.Dye; M.Tafisi at NM 36.
7:321st & 10 at own 36J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 41 for 5 yards. Tackled by T.Slone; S.Mells at NM 41.
6:562nd & 5 at own 41PENALTY on NM-C.James, False Start, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
6:432nd & 10 at own 36A.Henry rushed to NM 44 for 8 yards. Tackled by T.Slone at NM 44.
6:093rd & 2 at own 44PENALTY on NM-T.Stafford, False Start, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
5:533rd & 7 at own 39D.Hopkins pass complete to NM 39. Catch made by A.Erickson at NM 39. Gain of 13 yards. Tackled by I.Larsen; S.Harris at UTS 48.
5:121st & 10 at opp 48D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
5:082nd & 10 at opp 48TV Timeout
5:082nd & 10 at opp 48J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 31 for 17 yards. Tackled by S.Harris; J.Francois at UTS 31.
4:321st & 10 at opp 31J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 30 for 1 yards. Tackled by S.Tuiaki at UTS 30.
3:502nd & 9 at opp 30D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 30. Catch made by A.Henry at UTS 30. Gain of 8 yards. Tackled by S.Tuiaki at UTS 22.
3:093rd & 1 at opp 22J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS End Zone for 22 yards. J.Croskey-Merritt for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 24, New Mexico 21
3:01L.Drzewiecki extra point is good.
Utah State Punt, 3 plays
3:01L.Drzewiecki kicks 65 yards from NM 35 to the UTS End Zone. Touchback.
3:011st & 10 at own 25D.Booth rushed to UTS 25 for 0 yards. Tackled by D.Johnson at UTS 25.
2:242nd & 10 at own 25L.Williams pass complete to UTS 25. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 25. Gain of 11 yards. Tackled by B.Taylor at UTS 36. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for T.Vaughn.
2:003rd & 10 at own 25L.Williams pass complete to UTS 25. Catch made by T.Vaughn at UTS 25. Gain of 0 yards. Tackled by G.Lopez; S.Riley at UTS 25.
1:284th & 10 at own 25R.Marks punts 58 yards to NM 17, Center-J.Garcia. Downed by K.Rowan.
New Mexico Punt, 8 plays
1:171st & 10 at own 17J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 19 for 2 yards. Tackled by S.Tuiaki at NM 19.
0:382nd & 8 at own 19J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 35 for 16 yards. Tackled by J.Francois; L.Pili at NM 35.
0:031st & 10 at own 35J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 46 for 11 yards. Tackled by I.Larsen at NM 46.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 46J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 49 for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Maile at UTS 49.
Q4 14:262nd & 5 at opp 49J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 39 for 10 yards. Tackled by S.Harris; I.Larsen at UTS 39.
Q4 13:521st & 10 at opp 39D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 39. Catch made by T.Bruckler at UTS 39. Gain of 1 yards. Tackled by J.Francois at UTS 38.
Q4 13:132nd & 9 at opp 38A.Henry rushed to UTS 38 for 0 yards. Tackled by S.Mells at UTS 38.
Q4 12:553rd & 9 at opp 38TV Timeout
Q4 12:553rd & 9 at opp 38D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins sacked at UTS 45 for -7 yards (H.Motu’apuaka)
Q4 12:164th & 16 at opp 45A.Rodriguez punts 35 yards to UTS 10, Center-B.Durkin. Out of bounds.
4th quarter4 drives, then Tied at 31
Utah State Touchdown, 15 plays
12:061st & 10 at own 10L.Williams rushed to UTS 14 for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Moore; A.Burt at UTS 14.
11:262nd & 6 at own 14L.Williams rushed to UTS 25 for 11 yards. L.Williams ran out of bounds.
11:021st & 10 at own 25L.Williams scrambles to UTS 34 for 9 yards. Tackled by NM at UTS 34.
10:202nd & 1 at own 34R.Faison rushed to UTS 38 for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Moore; C.Ellis at UTS 38.
9:481st & 10 at own 38L.Williams scrambles to UTS 40 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by A.Marenco at UTS 40.
9:132nd & 8 at own 40L.Williams pass complete to UTS 40. Catch made by J.Royals at UTS 40. Gain of 3 yards. Tackled by G.Lopez at UTS 43.
8:463rd & 5 at own 43L.Williams scrambles to UTS 49 for 6 yards. L.Williams ran out of bounds.
8:351st & 10 at own 49R.Faison rushed to NM 42 for 9 yards. Tackled by N.Pola-Gates; J.Williamson at NM 42.
8:062nd & 1 at opp 42L.Williams pass complete to NM 42. Catch made by T.Vaughn at NM 42. Gain of yards. Tackled by N.Pola-Gates at NM 43. PENALTY on NM-T.Kiehne, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
7:461st & 10 at opp 37L.Williams pass complete to NM 37. Catch made by J.Royals at NM 37. Gain of 7 yards. Tackled by J.Williamson at NM 30.
7:152nd & 3 at opp 30R.Faison rushed to NM 28 for 2 yards. Tackled by B.Wooden at NM 28.
6:503rd & 1 at opp 28L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for J.Sterzer.
6:464th & 1 at opp 28L.Williams rushed to NM 26 for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Rapolla; C.Ellis at NM 26.
6:191st & 10 at opp 26L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for J.Royals.
6:132nd & 10 at opp 26L.Williams rushed to NM 17 for 9 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Moore at NM 17.
5:393rd & 1 at opp 17R.Faison rushed to NM End Zone for 17 yards. R.Faison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 31, New Mexico 21
5:30E.Nimrod extra point is good.
New Mexico Touchdown, 7 plays
5:30E.Nimrod kicks 50 yards from UTS 50 to the NM End Zone. Touchback.
5:301st & 10 at own 25D.Hopkins pass complete to NM 25. Catch made by J.Hixon at NM 25. Gain of 28 yards. Tackled by UTS at UTS 47.
5:041st & 10 at opp 47D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington.
4:592nd & 10 at opp 47D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 47. Catch made by J.Hixon at UTS 47. Gain of 2 yards. Tackled by S.Harris; J.Francois at UTS 45.
4:243rd & 8 at opp 45D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 45. Catch made by J.Hixon at UTS 45. Gain of 14 yards. Tackled by UTS at UTS 31.
4:041st & 10 at opp 31D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon.
3:582nd & 10 at opp 31J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 10 for 21 yards. Tackled by S.Mells at UTS 10.
3:341st & goal at opp 10D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford. PENALTY on UTS-UTS, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, accepted. No Play.
3:281st & goal at opp 2D.Dampier rushed to UTS End Zone for 2 yards. D.Dampier for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 31, New Mexico 28
3:24L.Drzewiecki extra point is good.
Utah State Punt, 3 plays
3:24L.Drzewiecki kicks 64 yards from NM 35 to the UTS 1. Fair catch by I.Larsen.
3:241st & 10 at own 25L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for T.Vaughn. PENALTY on NM-D.Gainer, Personal Foul / Defense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
3:181st & 10 at own 40R.Faison rushed to UTS 39 for -1 yards. Tackled by S.Riley at UTS 39.
3:112nd & 11 at own 39Timeout #1 by NM.
3:112nd & 11 at own 39L.Williams rushed to UTS 41 for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Smith; A.Marenco at UTS 41.
2:533rd & 9 at own 41Timeout #2 by NM.
2:533rd & 9 at own 41L.Williams pass complete to UTS 41. Catch made by C.Bowman at UTS 41. Gain of yards. Tackled by NM at NM 48. PENALTY on UTS-T.Vaughn, Personal Foul / Offense, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
2:273rd & 24 at own 26L.Williams rushed to UTS 31 for 5 yards. Tackled by D.Moore at UTS 31.
2:224th & 19 at own 31Timeout #3 by NM.
2:224th & 19 at own 31R.Marks punts 60 yards to NM 9, Center-J.Garcia. Downed by K.Rowan.
New Mexico Field goal, 13 plays
2:091st & 10 at own 9J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to NM 8 for -1 yards. Tackled by I.Larsen at NM 8.
1:542nd & 11 at own 8D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington.
1:493rd & 11 at own 8D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford. PENALTY on UTS-J.Drew, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
1:401st & 10 at own 23D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Washington. PENALTY on UTS-M.Anyanwu, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
1:351st & 10 at own 38D.Hopkins pass complete to NM 38. Catch made by R.Davis at NM 38. Gain of 11 yards. Tackled by X.Steele at NM 49.
1:191st & 10 at own 49D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for R.Davis. PENALTY on UTS-I.Larsen, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
1:151st & 10 at opp 36D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
1:082nd & 10 at opp 36D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
1:033rd & 10 at opp 36J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 16 for 20 yards. Pushed out of bounds by I.Larsen at UTS 16.
0:551st & 10 at opp 16D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington.
0:512nd & 10 at opp 16D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 16. Catch made by J.Hixon at UTS 16. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by X.Steele at UTS 11.
0:313rd & 5 at opp 11D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for D.Washington. PENALTY on NM-D.Washington, Offensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
0:273rd & 20 at opp 26D.Hopkins pass complete to UTS 26. Catch made by R.Davis at UTS 26. Gain of 21 yards. Tackled by J.Drew at UTS 5.
0:181st & goal at opp 5D.Hopkins spikes the ball.
0:172nd & goal at opp 5D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for C.Medford.
0:133rd & goal at opp 5D.Hopkins steps back to pass. D.Hopkins pass incomplete intended for J.Hixon.
0:084th & goal at opp 5L.Drzewiecki 22 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-B.Durkin, Holder-A.Rodriguez.Tied at 31
0:04L.Drzewiecki kicks 40 yards from NM 35 to the UTS 25. J.Sterzer returns the kickoff. Tackled by B.Smith at UTS 31.
Overtime2 drives, then Tied at 38
Utah State Touchdown, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25R.Faison rushed to NM 24 for 1 yards. Tackled by G.Lopez; D.Johnson at NM 24.
2nd & 9 at opp 24L.Williams pass complete to NM 24. Catch made by R.Faison at NM 24. Gain of 14 yards. Tackled by A.Marenco at NM 10.
1st & goal at opp 10R.Faison rushed to NM 6 for 4 yards. Tackled by H.Sellers at NM 6.
2nd & goal at opp 6L.Williams scrambles to NM End Zone for 6 yards. L.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 38, New Mexico 31
E.Nimrod extra point is good.
New Mexico Touchdown, 3 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 19 for 6 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel; I.Larsen at UTS 19.
2nd & 4 at opp 19J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 4 for 15 yards. Pushed out of bounds by G.Barthiel at UTS 4.
1st & goal at opp 4D.Dampier rushed to UTS End Zone for 4 yards. D.Dampier for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 38
Timeout #1 by NM.
Timeout #1 by UTS.
L.Drzewiecki extra point is good.
2nd quarter2 drives, then Utah State 17, New Mexico 14
New Mexico Field goal, 7 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 25J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 19 for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Ramseyer-Burdett, S.Tuiaki at UTS 19.
0:002nd & 4 at opp 19J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 16 for 3 yards. Tackled by X.Steele at UTS 16.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 16Timeout #1 by NM.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 16J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 9 for 7 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel; X.Steele at UTS 9.
0:001st & goal at opp 9D.Dampier rushed to UTS 6 for 3 yards. Tackled by G.Barthiel; C.Joyce at UTS 6.
0:002nd & goal at opp 6D.Dampier rushed to UTS End Zone for yards. D.Dampier for yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. D.Dampier rushed to UTS 1 for 5 yards. Tackled by UTS at UTS 1.
0:003rd & goal at opp 1J.Croskey-Merritt rushed to UTS 2 for -1 yards. Tackled by H.Motu’apuaka at UTS 2.
0:004th & goal at opp 2L.Drzewiecki 19 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-B.Durkin, Holder-A.Rodriguez.New Mexico 41, Utah State 38
Utah State Touchdown, 6 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 25L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for R.Faison.
0:002nd & 10 at opp 25L.Williams rushed to NM 21 for 4 yards. Tackled by S.Riley at NM 21.
0:003rd & 6 at opp 21L.Williams rushed to NM 16 for 5 yards. Pushed out of bounds by A.Marenco at NM 16.
0:004th & 1 at opp 16Timeout #1 by UTS.
0:004th & 1 at opp 16R.Faison rushed to NM 13 for 3 yards. Tackled by A.Smith; C.Ellis at NM 13.
0:001st & 10 at opp 13L.Williams steps back to pass. L.Williams pass incomplete intended for B.Lane.
0:002nd & 10 at opp 13L.Williams rushed to NM End Zone for 13 yards. L.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Utah State 44, New Mexico 41

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Utah State leads 17–⁠15 in 32 meetings, counting the two since this game.

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