Taylor scores 3 TDs, No. 5 Wisconsin beats New Mexico 45-14
Jonathan Taylor ran for 253 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Wisconsin asserted its dominance after allowing a score on the game-opening drive, beating New Mexico 45-14 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico Lobos
14
Wisconsin Badgers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| WIS | 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 45 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:22 14-45
Taj Mustapha 3 Yd pass from Danny Vanden Boom (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 6:36 14-38
Jonathan Taylor 4 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 14-31
Elijah Lilly 5 Yd pass from Sheriron Jones (Andrew Shelley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-31
Alec Ingold 1 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 7-24
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 7:46 7-17
A.J. Taylor 10 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 2:20 7-10
Jonathan Taylor 16 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 1:13 7-3
Rafael Gaglianone 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:22 7-0
D Hartjohnson 11 Yd pass from Tevaka Tuioti (Andrew Shelley Kick)
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UNM
1 play, 6 yards, 0:22 · End of Game
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WIS 0:22
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 14-45
Taj Mustapha 3 Yd pass from Danny Vanden Boom (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 6:02
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:24 · Interception
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WIS 6:36
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:36 14-38
Jonathan Taylor 4 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 11:00
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 14-31
Elijah Lilly 5 Yd pass from Sheriron Jones (Andrew Shelley Kick)
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WIS 14:56
4 plays, 69 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-31
Alec Ingold 1 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 1:53
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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WIS 2:52
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 7-24
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 6:46
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:00 · Fumble
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WIS 7:46
6 plays, 76 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 7-17
A.J. Taylor 10 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 10:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:55 · Interception
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WIS 11:44
6 plays, 41 yards, 3:12 · Interception
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WIS
5 plays, 37 yards, 0:34 · End of Half
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UNM 0:34
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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WIS 2:20
7 plays, 44 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:20 7-10
Jonathan Taylor 16 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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UNM 5:50
5 plays, 3 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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WIS 9:25
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:05 · Fumble
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UNM 12:30
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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WIS 14:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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UNM 0:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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WIS 1:13
12 plays, 76 yards, 6:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:13 7-3
Rafael Gaglianone 26 Yd Field Goal
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UNM 7:22
17 plays, 87 yards, 7:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:22 7-0
D Hartjohnson 11 Yd pass from Tevaka Tuioti (Andrew Shelley Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
UNM
WIS
14
1st Downs
29
6-13
3rd down efficiency
6-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
211
Total Yards
568
134
Passing
151
14/24
Comp/Att
9/13
5.6
Yards per pass
11.6
77
Rushing
417
30
Rushing Attempts
59
2.6
Yards per rush
7.1
1-10
Penalties
4-39
3
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
23:26
Possession
36:34
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