Sanders kicks 40-yard FG; New Mexico beats Utah State 24-21
Teriyon Gipson ran for two touchdowns, and Jason Sanders kicked a 40-yard field goal with 1:06 remaining to give New Mexico a 24-21 victory over Utah State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico Lobos
24
Utah State Aggies
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM | 0 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 24 |
| USU | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Maverik Stadium · 15,212 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ Nevada Wolf Pack | W 31-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ San José State Spartans | W 21-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs North Dakota State Bison | W 21-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UTEP Miners | W 61-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:06 24-21
Jason Sanders 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:24 21-21
Teriyon Gipson 4 Yd Run (Richard McQuarley Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 6:40 13-21
Teriyon Gipson 5 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 6-21
Tonny Lindsey 4 Yd Run (Brock Warren Kick)
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Field Goal 0:44 6-14
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:49 3-14
Jason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:25 0-14
Ron'Quavion Tarver 22 Yd pass from Kent Myers (Brock Warren Kick)
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Touchdown 5:56 0-7
Tonny Lindsey 13 Yd Run (Brock Warren Kick)
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USU
6 plays, 50 yards, 1:01 · End of Game
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UNM 1:06
11 plays, 76 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:06 24-21
Jason Sanders 40 Yd Field Goal
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USU 5:35
7 plays, 62 yards, 3:11 · Downs
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UNM
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USU
8 plays, 41 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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UNM
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USU
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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UNM 2:24
5 plays, 56 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:24 21-21
Teriyon Gipson 4 Yd Run (Richard McQuarley Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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USU
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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UNM 6:40
11 plays, 76 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:40 13-21
Teriyon Gipson 5 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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USU 12:35
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 6-21
Tonny Lindsey 4 Yd Run (Brock Warren Kick)
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USU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:44 · End of Half
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UNM 0:44
9 plays, 57 yards, 2:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:44 6-14
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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USU
4 plays, 29 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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UNM
15 plays, 52 yards, 0:00 · Downs
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USU
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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UNM 14:49
7 plays, 56 yards, 2:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:49 3-14
Jason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal
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USU 2:25
6 plays, 71 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:25 0-14
Ron'Quavion Tarver 22 Yd pass from Kent Myers (Brock Warren Kick)
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UNM
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USU 5:56
8 plays, 62 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:56 0-7
Tonny Lindsey 13 Yd Run (Brock Warren Kick)
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UNM
10 plays, 44 yards, 0:00 · Downs
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
UNM
USU
22
1st Downs
21
5-14
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
403
Total Yards
391
154
Passing
263
8/17
Comp/Att
21/27
9.1
Yards per pass
9.7
249
Rushing
128
57
Rushing Attempts
28
4.4
Yards per rush
4.6
6-64
Penalties
7-75
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
36:36
Possession
23:24
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