New Mexico State beats Utah State 26-20 in Arizona Bowl
Larry Rose III scored on a 21-yard run in overtime and New Mexico State won in its first bowl game in 57 years, beating Utah State 26-20 in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
26
Utah State Aggies
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
| USU | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Casino Del Sol Stadium · 39,132 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 14-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 30-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | L 3-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 26-20
Larry Rose III 21 Yd Run
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Touchdown 6:31 20-20
Jaleel Scott 11 Yd pass from Tyler Rogers (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 13:28 13-20
LaJuan Hunt 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 13-13
Dominik Eberle 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:35 13-10
Dylan Brown 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 10-10
Dominik Eberle 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:47 10-7
Jason Huntley 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 3-7
Savon Scarver 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 11:15 3-0
Dylan Brown 23 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU
2 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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USU
7 plays, 14 yards · Missed FG
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Touchdown 0:00 26-20
Larry Rose III 21 Yd Run
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USU 15:00
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:00 · End of Game
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NMSU 0:23
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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USU 1:49
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NMSU 3:37
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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USU 5:09
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NMSU 6:31
11 plays, 69 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 20-20
Jaleel Scott 11 Yd pass from Tyler Rogers (Dylan Brown Kick)
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USU 10:18
5 plays, 49 yards, 2:01 · Missed FG
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NMSU 12:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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USU 13:28
4 plays, 24 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:28 13-20
LaJuan Hunt 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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NMSU 14:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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USU 0:22
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:34 · Punt
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NMSU 3:56
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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USU 5:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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NMSU 7:08
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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USU 8:12
3 plays, 30 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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NMSU 9:05
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:36 · Interception
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USU 10:41
6 plays, 25 yards, 1:43 · Missed FG
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NMSU 12:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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USU 13:47
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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USU
5 plays, 19 yards, 0:36 · End of Half
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NMSU 0:36
3 plays, 32 yards, 0:39 · Fumble
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USU 1:15
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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NMSU 2:40
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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USU 4:28
9 plays, 41 yards, 2:20 · Missed FG
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NMSU 6:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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USU 7:39
5 plays, 4 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NMSU 9:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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USU 10:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NMSU 11:35
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-13
Dominik Eberle 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:35 13-10
Dylan Brown 33 Yd Field Goal
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USU 14:55
10 plays, 63 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 10-10
Dominik Eberle 35 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 3:44
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:04 · Interception
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USU 4:48
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:01 · Fumble
Showing the last 40 of 48 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
USU
16
1st Downs
22
4-22
3rd down efficiency
2-18
3-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
365
Total Yards
441
191
Passing
254
29/54
Comp/Att
25/44
3.5
Yards per pass
5.8
174
Rushing
187
29
Rushing Attempts
45
6.0
Yards per rush
4.2
4-45
Penalties
8-74
3
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
28:58
Possession
31:02
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