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New Mexico State at Sam Houston

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Sam Houston beat New Mexico State 31–⁠11. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayNew Mexico State3–⁠9 in 2024
11
HomeSam Houston10–⁠3 in 2024
31

Final at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, HuntsvilleTV: ESPN+Attendance 13,059

At kickoff
91°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Huntsville Municipal Airport (KUTS), 5 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Official
Reed BrothertonGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico State300811
Sam Houston14701031

How the win probability moved

Sam Houston favored

Win probability by play: Sam Houston 53% at kickoff, 100% at the end. Biggest swing: 15 points.

New Mexico State favored

Win probability after every play, from CollegeFootballData.com’s model. The dot marks the biggest swing (15 points).

Standouts

  • RushingHunter Watson12 carries, 116 yards, 2 TDSam Houston
  • DefenseJosiah Cox1 tackle, 2 INTNew Mexico State

Player stats

New Mexico State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Santino Marucci14/297412
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Seth McGowan125008
Santino Marucci1032010
Michael Washington41707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
T.J. Pride533015
Jerry Lydiatt422115
Jordan Smith1808
Seth McGowan1707
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Dylan Early8000
Tyler Martinez81.500
Nicolas Sessions6000
Matt Lawson5000
Noah Arinze41.50.50
Buddha Peleti30.50.50
Josiah Cox1002

Sam Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Hunter Watson9/216402
Jase Bauer3/53810
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Hunter Watson12116246
D.J. McKinney1058016
Jase Bauer545016
Jevyon Ducker203819
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Noah Smith438013
Ife Adeyi331013
Simeon Evans327120
John Gentry1303
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Briceon Hayes6110
Jaylon Jimmerson6100
Kendrick DuJour60.500
Caleb Weaver5001
Isaiah Cash3101

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

Team stats

New Mexico StateSam Houston
152Total yards382
74Passing yards102
78Rushing yards280
2.6Yards per pass3.9
2.8Yards per rush5.1
12First downs24
4–⁠13Third downs9–⁠18
1–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠2
3Turnovers2
6–⁠45Penalties3–⁠40
23:22Possession36:38
1Sacks (by defense)1

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Sam Houston 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Sam Houston −15, over/under 44.5.

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 Sam Houston 86%, New Mexico State 14%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Sam Houston end zoneNew Mexico State end zoneQ1 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 New Mexico StateField goal, 13 playsQ1 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 4 playsQ1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Sam HoustonInterception, 2 playsQ1 New Mexico StateInterception, 3 playsQ1 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 7 playsQ1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 17 playsQ2 Sam HoustonInterception, 4 playsQ2 New Mexico StateInterception, 1 playQ2 Sam HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ2 New Mexico StateEnd of half, 5 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Sam HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 13 playsQ4 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 12 playsQ4 Sam HoustonField goal, 13 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Sam Houston drives left to right, New Mexico State right to left.
  1. Q1 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  2. Q1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  3. Q1 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  4. Q1 New Mexico StateField goal, 13 plays, 58 yards
  5. Q1 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 4 plays, 29 yards
  6. Q1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  7. Q1 Sam HoustonInterception, 2 plays, 13 yards
  8. Q1 New Mexico StateInterception, 3 plays, 14 yards
  9. Q1 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 7 plays, 34 yards
  10. Q1 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 17 plays, 72 yards
  12. Q2 Sam HoustonInterception, 4 plays, 13 yards
  13. Q2 New Mexico StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q2 Sam HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 16 yards
  15. Q2 New Mexico StateEnd of half, 5 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  17. Q3 Sam HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  18. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  19. Q3 Sam HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 9 yards
  20. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 plays, 16 yards
  21. Q3 Sam HoustonTouchdown, 13 plays, 69 yards
  22. Q4 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 12 plays, 71 yards
  23. Q4 Sam HoustonField goal, 13 plays, 45 yards

Play by play

1st quarter10 drives, then Sam Houston 14, New Mexico State 3
Sam Houston Punt, 3 plays
15:00A.Montano kicks 65 yards from NMS 35 to the SHS End Zone. Touchback.
15:001st & 10 at own 25H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Smith.
14:552nd & 10 at own 25H.Watson rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by S.Aupiu at SHS 32.
14:263rd & 3 at own 32J.Ducker rushed for -2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by T.Martinez at SHS 30.
13:554th & 5 at own 30J.Cardell punts 42 yards to NMS 28, Center-Z.Stricker. J.Smith returned punt from the NMS 28. Tackled by C.Johnson at NMS 37. PENALTY on NMS-J.White, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
13:421st & 10 at own 27S.McGowan rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by B.Hayes at NMS 27.
13:172nd & 10 at own 27S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by T.Pride for -2 yards. Tackled by E.Allen at NMS 25.
12:423rd & 12 at own 25S.Marucci rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by K.Gaither at NMS 29.
12:094th & 8 at own 29G.Eberle punts 44 yards to SHS 27, Center-C.Eberle. Downed by NMS.
Sam Houston Punt, 3 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 27H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for I.Adeyi.
11:502nd & 10 at own 27J.Ducker rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Peleti at SHS 32.
11:183rd & 5 at own 32H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for Q.Humphreys.
11:134th & 5 at own 32J.Cardell punts 41 yards to NMS 27, Center-Z.Stricker. Fair catch by J.Smith.
New Mexico State Field goal, 13 plays
11:061st & 10 at own 27S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by T.Pride for 15 yards. Tackled by I.Cash at NMS 42.
10:321st & 10 at own 42S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Johnson.
10:222nd & 10 at own 42S.Marucci rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by C.Weaver at NMS 48.
10:003rd & 4 at own 48S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by J.Lydiatt for 6 yards. Tackled by I.Cash at SHS 46.
9:291st & 10 at opp 46S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by L.Neville for 2 yards. Tackled by B.Hayes at SHS 44.
8:532nd & 8 at opp 44M.Watkins rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by D.Fisher; K.DuJour at SHS 45.
8:163rd & 9 at opp 45S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by J.Lydiatt for 15 yards. Tackled by D.Fisher at SHS 30.
7:401st & 10 at opp 30S.Marucci rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by K.DuJour at SHS 29.
7:212nd & 9 at opp 29S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by M.Washington for -1 yards. Tackled by I.Cash at SHS 30. PENALTY on SHS-K.Gaither, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, accepted.
7:021st & 10 at opp 15S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Johnson.
6:502nd & 10 at opp 15S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.David.
6:453rd & 10 at opp 15S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Johnson.
6:414th & 10 at opp 15A.Montano 32 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-C.Eberle, Holder-G.Eberle.New Mexico State 3, Sam Houston 0
Sam Houston Touchdown, 4 plays
6:36A.Montano kicks 65 yards from NMS 35 to the SHS End Zone. Touchback.
6:361st & 10 at own 25H.Watson rushed for 12 yards. Tackled by D.Early at SHS 37.
6:131st & 10 at own 37H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by N.Smith for 7 yards. Pushed out of bounds by T.Barnes at SHS 44.
5:592nd & 3 at own 44H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by N.Smith for 10 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Early at NMS 46.
5:401st & 10 at opp 46H.Watson rushed for 46 yards. TOUCHDOWN.Sam Houston 7, New Mexico State 3
5:31C.Pavon extra point is good.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
5:31C.Pavon kicks 61 yards from SHS 35 to the NMS 4. M.Watkins returns the kickoff. Tackled by Y.Mascorro at NMS 25. PENALTY on NMS-B.Jackson, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted.
5:251st & 10 at own 15S.Marucci rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Leon at NMS 17.
4:562nd & 8 at own 17S.McGowan rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Leon at NMS 21.
4:233rd & 4 at own 21S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Lowe.
4:174th & 4 at own 21G.Eberle punts 49 yards to SHS 30, Center-C.Eberle. I.Adeyi returned punt from the SHS 30. Tackled by A.Munoz at SHS 45.
Sam Houston Interception, 2 plays
4:071st & 10 at own 45D.McKinney rushed for 13 yards. Tackled by D.Crosby at NMS 42.
3:451st & 10 at opp 42H.Watson pass INTERCEPTED at NMS 19. Intercepted by J.Cox at NMS 19. Tackled by I.Adeyi at NMS 15.
New Mexico State Interception, 3 plays
3:391st & 10 at own 15S.McGowan rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Jimmerson; K.DuJour at NMS 22.
3:092nd & 3 at own 22S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by S.McGowan for 7 yards. Tackled by T.Fields at NMS 29.
2:371st & 10 at own 29S.Marucci pass INTERCEPTED at SHS 43. Intercepted by I.Cash at SHS 43. Tackled by S.McGowan at NMS 35.
Sam Houston Touchdown, 7 plays
2:251st & 10 at opp 35H.Watson rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by NMS at NMS 27.
2:112nd & 2 at opp 27J.Ducker rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by K.Edwards at NMS 20.
1:441st & 10 at opp 20N.Smith rushed for 17 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Early at NMS 3.
1:271st & goal at opp 3Timeout #1 by NMS.
1:271st & goal at opp 3J.Ducker rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by K.Edwards at NMS 1.
0:572nd & goal at opp 1Timeout #1 by SHS.
0:572nd & goal at opp 1J.Ducker rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by N.Fahina at NMS 1.
0:473rd & goal at opp 1H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for Q.Humphreys.
0:394th & goal at opp 1J.Ducker rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN.Sam Houston 14, New Mexico State 3
0:35C.Pavon extra point is good.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
0:35C.Pavon kicks 61 yards from SHS 35 to the NMS 4. Out of bounds.
0:351st & 10 at own 35S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Smith.
0:292nd & 10 at own 35S.Marucci rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Hayes at NMS 40.
Q2 15:003rd & 5 at own 40S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for.
Q2 14:574th & 5 at own 40G.Eberle punts 43 yards to SHS 17, Center-C.Eberle. I.Adeyi returned punt from the SHS 17. Pushed out of bounds by J.Cox at SHS 30. PENALTY on SHS-SHS, Defensive Illegal Blindside Block, 10 yards, accepted.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Sam Houston 21, New Mexico State 3
Sam Houston Touchdown, 17 plays
14:461st & 10 at own 20H.Watson rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Early at SHS 26.
14:202nd & 4 at own 26J.Gentry rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by N.Session at SHS 34.
13:511st & 10 at own 34I.Adeyi rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by M.Ta’ase at SHS 34.
13:162nd & 10 at own 34H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by I.Adeyi for 13 yards. Tackled by D.Early at SHS 47.
12:431st & 10 at own 47H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for I.Adeyi.
12:382nd & 10 at own 47H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Gentry.
12:313rd & 10 at own 47H.Watson rushed for 7 yards. H.Watson FUMBLES, forced by N.Session. Fumble RECOVERED by SHS-J.Gentry at NMS 46. Tackled by NMS at NMS 46.
11:514th & 3 at opp 46PENALTY on NMS-S.Aupiu, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
11:301st & 10 at opp 41H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by S.Evans for 1 yards. Tackled by N.Session at NMS 40.
10:532nd & 9 at opp 40H.Watson rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by M.Lawson at NMS 32.
10:143rd & 1 at opp 32J.Ducker rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by S.Aupiu at NMS 32.
9:394th & 1 at opp 32J.Ducker rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Lawson at NMS 27.
9:031st & 10 at opp 27J.Ducker rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by D.Hobbs; T.Martinez at NMS 29.
8:222nd & 12 at opp 29H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Smith.
8:173rd & 12 at opp 29H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by N.Smith for 13 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Early at NMS 16.
7:471st & 10 at opp 16H.Watson rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Crosby at NMS 8.
7:102nd & 2 at opp 8J.Gentry rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by S.Aupiu at NMS 8.
6:343rd & 2 at opp 8H.Watson rushed for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN.Sam Houston 21, New Mexico State 3
6:26C.Pavon extra point is good.
Sam Houston Interception, 4 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 45J.Ducker rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by R.Perry at SHS 45.
4:192nd & 10 at own 45H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by I.Adeyi for 8 yards. Tackled by T.Barnes at NMS 47.
3:583rd & 2 at opp 47H.Watson rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by D.Crosby at NMS 42.
3:291st & 10 at opp 42Timeout #2 by SHS.
3:291st & 10 at opp 42H.Watson pass INTERCEPTED at NMS 21. Intercepted by J.Cox at NMS 21. Tackled by M.Phoenix at NMS 31.
3:161st & 10 at own 31S.Marucci pass INTERCEPTED at SHS 33. Intercepted by C.Weaver at SHS 33. C.Weaver ran out of bounds.
Sam Houston Punt, 5 plays
3:081st & 10 at own 33D.McKinney rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by Q.Davis at SHS 40.
2:412nd & 3 at own 40H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by S.Evans for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Early at SHS 46.
2:111st & 10 at own 46H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for I.Adeyi.
2:052nd & 10 at own 46H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by Z.Hrbacek for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Charles at SHS 49.
2:003rd & 7 at own 49Two minute warning.
2:003rd & 7 at own 49H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Smith.
1:554th & 7 at own 49J.Cardell punts 34 yards to NMS 17, Center-Z.Stricker. Fair catch by J.Smith.
New Mexico State End of half, 5 plays
1:491st & 10 at own 17S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by K.David for yards. Tackled by D.Fisher at NMS 22. PENALTY on NMS-A.Vaipulu, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
1:401st & 15 at own 12S.McGowan rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by K.DuJour at NMS 20.
1:022nd & 7 at own 20S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.David.
0:583rd & 7 at own 20S.Marucci rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by SHS at NMS 27.
0:401st & 10 at own 27S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by K.David for yards. Pushed out of bounds by J.Jimmerson at NMS 42. PENALTY on NMS-T.Pride, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.
0:331st & 15 at own 22S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by T.Pride for 3 yards. Tackled by D.Fisher at NMS 25.
0:262nd & 12 at own 25Timeout #2 by NMS.
0:262nd & 12 at own 25S.Marucci steps back to pass. Sacked at NMS 20 for -5 yards (B.Hayes).
3rd quarter6 drives, then Sam Houston 21, New Mexico State 3
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
15:00C.Pavon kicks 62 yards from SHS 35 to the NMS 3. M.Washington returns the kickoff. Tackled by E.Escobar at NMS 27.
14:531st & 10 at own 27S.McGowan rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Jimmerson at NMS 33.
14:332nd & 4 at own 33S.McGowan rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Leon at NMS 34.
13:593rd & 3 at own 34S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by J.Lydiatt for -2 yards. Tackled by J.Jimmerson at NMS 32.
13:274th & 5 at own 32G.Eberle punts 52 yards to SHS 16, Center-C.Eberle. I.Adeyi returned punt from the SHS 16. Tackled by L.Kelley at SHS 35.
Sam Houston Punt, 3 plays
13:171st & 10 at own 35J.Ducker rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by K.Edwards at SHS 39.
12:492nd & 6 at own 39J.Ducker rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Lawson at SHS 41.
12:193rd & 4 at own 41H.Watson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Smith.
12:114th & 4 at own 41J.Cardell punts 48 yards to NMS 11, Center-C.Whitington. Fair catch by J.Smith.
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
12:041st & 10 at own 11M.Washington rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Fields at NMS 12.
11:262nd & 9 at own 12M.Washington rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by C.Weaver at NMS 14.
10:483rd & 7 at own 14S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Johnson.
10:424th & 7 at own 14G.Eberle punts 42 yards to SHS 44, Center-C.Eberle. Fair catch by I.Adeyi.
Sam Houston Punt, 6 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 44J.Ducker rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Martinez at SHS 48.
10:022nd & 6 at own 48J.Ducker rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by N.Arinze at SHS 48.
9:233rd & 6 at own 48H.Watson rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by NMS at NMS 41.
8:511st & 10 at opp 41H.Watson steps back to pass. Sacked at SHS 49 for -10 yards (N.Arinze; B.Peleti).
8:122nd & 20 at own 49J.Gentry rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Martinez at NMS 50.
7:193rd & goal at opp 0H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by J.Gentry for yards. J.Gentry FUMBLES, forced by S.Aupiu. Fumble RECOVERED by NMS-K.Glinton at SHS 47. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble and the play was overturned. H.Watson pass complete. Catch made by J.Gentry for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Ta’ase at NMS 47.
6:554th & 16 at opp 47J.Cardell punts 47 yards to NMS End Zone, Center-C.Whitington. Touchback.
New Mexico State Punt, 5 plays
6:491st & 10 at own 20S.McGowan rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Hayes at NMS 25.
6:152nd & 5 at own 25S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by T.Pride for 8 yards. Tackled by E.Allen at NMS 33.
5:571st & 10 at own 33S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Pride.
5:522nd & 10 at own 33S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by K.David for 3 yards. Tackled by K.Gaither at NMS 36.
5:233rd & 7 at own 36S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Johnson.
5:184th & 7 at own 36G.Eberle punts 53 yards to SHS 11, Center-C.Eberle. Downed by NMS.
Sam Houston Touchdown, 13 plays
5:051st & 10 at own 11D.McKinney rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Tuitama at SHS 15.
4:312nd & 6 at own 15J.Bauer rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by N.Session at SHS 26.
3:491st & 10 at own 26D.McKinney rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by T.Martinez at SHS 28.
3:172nd & 8 at own 28D.McKinney rushed for 13 yards. Tackled by N.Session at SHS 41.
2:421st & 10 at own 41J.Ducker rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by D.Early at SHS 50.
2:052nd & goal at opp 0J.Ducker rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Lawson at NMS 48.
1:291st & 10 at opp 48Z.Hrbacek rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by I.Aceves at NMS 47.
0:592nd & 9 at opp 47J.Bauer pass complete. Catch made by N.Smith for 8 yards. Tackled by N.Session at NMS 39.
0:403rd & 1 at opp 39D.McKinney rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by NMS at NMS 37.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 37D.McKinney rushed for 16 yards. Tackled by T.Barnes at NMS 21.
Q4 14:151st & 10 at opp 21D.McKinney rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by M.Lawson at NMS 20.
Q4 13:392nd & 9 at opp 20J.Bauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for S.Evans.
Q4 13:353rd & 9 at opp 20J.Bauer pass complete. Catch made by S.Evans for 20 yards. TOUCHDOWN.Sam Houston 28, New Mexico State 3
Q4 13:29C.Pavon extra point is good.
4th quarter2 drives, then Sam Houston 31, New Mexico State 11
New Mexico State Touchdown, 12 plays
13:29C.Pavon kicks 57 yards from SHS 35 to the NMS 8. M.Watkins returns the kickoff. Tackled by E.Escobar at NMS 26.
13:221st & 10 at own 26S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by T.Pride for 9 yards. T.Pride ran out of bounds.
13:122nd & 1 at own 35M.Washington rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Jimmerson at NMS 42.
12:371st & 10 at own 42S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Neville.
12:312nd & 10 at own 42M.Washington rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by B.Hayes; C.Weaver at NMS 49.
12:103rd & 3 at own 49S.Marucci rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by J.Leon at NMS 48.
11:314th & 4 at own 48S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by J.Smith for 8 yards. Tackled by C.Weaver at SHS 44.
11:091st & 10 at opp 44S.McGowan rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by E.Escobar at SHS 38.
10:532nd & 4 at opp 38S.McGowan rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Jimmerson at SHS 35.
10:363rd & 1 at opp 35S.McGowan rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by Q.Wright at SHS 31.
10:061st & 10 at opp 31S.Marucci steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Smith. PENALTY on SHS-E.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, accepted. No Play.
9:551st & 10 at opp 16S.Marucci rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Fisher at SHS 6.
9:151st & goal at opp 6S.McGowan rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by C.Weaver at SHS 3.
8:412nd & goal at opp 3S.Marucci pass complete. Catch made by J.Lydiatt for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN.Sam Houston 28, New Mexico State 11
8:35TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Marucci steps back to pass. Catch made by S.McGowan for yards. TWO-POINT ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Sam Houston Field goal, 13 plays
8:35A.Montano kicks 39 yards from NMS 35 to the SHS 26. Fair catch by M.Phoenix.
8:201st & 10 at own 26D.McKinney rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by K.Edwards at SHS 27.
7:582nd & 9 at own 27J.Bauer rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by T.Martinez at SHS 29.
7:083rd & 7 at own 29J.Bauer pass complete. Catch made by I.Adeyi for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Hobbs at SHS 39.
6:211st & 10 at own 39J.Ducker rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by H.Davis at SHS 41.
5:382nd & 8 at own 41J.Ducker rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by K.Edwards at SHS 40.
4:563rd & 9 at own 40J.Bauer rushed for 16 yards. Tackled by T.Barnes at NMS 44.
4:141st & 10 at opp 44D.McKinney rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by N.Arinze at NMS 45.
4:072nd & 10 at opp 45Timeout #1 by NMS.
4:072nd & 10 at opp 45J.Bauer rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by T.Martinez at NMS 45.
4:003rd & 10 at opp 45Timeout #2 by NMS.
4:003rd & 10 at opp 45J.Bauer rushed for 16 yards. Tackled by S.Aupiu at NMS 29.
3:271st & 10 at opp 29J.Ducker rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by N.Arinze at NMS 28.
2:372nd & 9 at opp 28J.Ducker rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by S.Aupiu at NMS 29.
2:003rd & 10 at opp 29Two minute warning.
2:003rd & 10 at opp 29J.Bauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for S.Evans.
1:564th & 10 at opp 29C.Pavon 46 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-C.Whitington, Holder-J.Cardell.Sam Houston 31, New Mexico State 11

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.

The series

Every New Mexico State–Sam Houston game

New Mexico State leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico State 37, Sam Houston 10
2024Sam Houston 31, New Mexico State 11
2023New Mexico State 27, Sam Houston 13

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