Evans, Wyoming beat New Mexico State 29-7
Nico Evans ran for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries to help Wyoming beat New Mexico State 29-7 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wyoming Cowboys
29
New Mexico State Aggies
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYO | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 29 |
| NMSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Aggie Memorial Stadium · 20,322 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ UNLV Rebels | W 41-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Air Force Falcons | W 28-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 41-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ San José State Spartans | W 16-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ North Dakota State Bison | L 0-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:16 29-7
Drew Dan 31 Yd pass from Matt Romero (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 10:07 29-0
Jevon Bigelow 23 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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Touchdown 7:13 22-0
Nico Evans 56 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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Field Goal 10:48 15-0
Cooper Rothe 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:49 12-0
Cooper Rothe 36 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 6:19 9-0
Team Safety
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Touchdown 6:34 7-0
Nico Evans 24 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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WYO
2 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · End of Game
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NMSU 1:16
10 plays, 93 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:16 29-7
Drew Dan 31 Yd pass from Matt Romero (Dylan Brown Kick)
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WYO 4:08
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:57 · Punt
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NMSU 9:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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WYO 10:07
12 plays, 71 yards, 7:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:07 29-0
Jevon Bigelow 23 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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NMSU 2:07
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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WYO 2:59
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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NMSU 6:07
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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WYO 7:13
1 play, 56 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 22-0
Nico Evans 56 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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NMSU 7:25
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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WYO 8:15
8 plays, 35 yards, 4:41 · Punt
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NMSU 12:56
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NMSU
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:07 · End of Half
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WYO 1:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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NMSU 2:46
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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WYO 3:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NMSU 5:21
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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WYO 5:45
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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NMSU 8:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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WYO 10:48
5 plays, 44 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:48 15-0
Cooper Rothe 39 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 12:46
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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WYO 14:49
13 plays, 49 yards, 6:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:49 12-0
Cooper Rothe 36 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 6:16
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:18 · Safety
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Safety 6:19 9-0
Team Safety
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WYO 6:34
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:34 7-0
Nico Evans 24 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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NMSU 11:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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WYO 12:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
WYO
NMSU
22
1st Downs
7
8-18
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
449
Total Yards
135
137
Passing
144
13/22
Comp/Att
18/33
6.2
Yards per pass
4.4
312
Rushing
-9
57
Rushing Attempts
16
5.5
Yards per rush
-0.6
4-60
Penalties
12-57
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
40:41
Possession
19:19
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