Nunez throws 5 TDs as Louisiana runs past New Mexico St.
Andre Nunez threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns, Elijah Mitchell scored three touchdowns and Louisiana beat New Mexico State 66-38 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
38
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
66
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
| ULL | 28 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 66 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium · 18,131 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:48 38-66
Elijah Mitchell 9 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 12:39 38-59
Elijah Mitchell 36 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 14:37 38-52
Christian Gibson 11 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 1:59 31-52
Ryheem Malone 31 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 4:15 31-45
Christian Gibson 2 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 10:31 24-45
Dylan Brown 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 21-45
Kyle Pfau 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:39 21-42
Christian Gibson 3 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 9:01 14-42
Jarrod Jackson 22 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 12:30 14-35
Elijah Mitchell 31 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 2:04 14-28
Earnest Patterson 79 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 2:55 14-21
Jason Huntley 87 Yd Kickoff Return (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 3:05 7-21
Trey Ragas 11 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 8:39 7-14
Jason Huntley 51 Yd pass from Josh Adkins (Dylan Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 9:36 0-14
Jarrod Jackson 30 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 12:50 0-7
Ja'Marcus Bradley 50 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Game
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ULL 0:10
12 plays, 71 yards, 7:47 · Fumble
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NMSU 7:57
6 plays, 27 yards, 1:51 · Interception
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ULL 9:48
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 38-66
Elijah Mitchell 9 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 12:10
1 play, 4 yards, 0:29 · Fumble
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ULL 12:39
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:39 38-59
Elijah Mitchell 36 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 14:37
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:37 38-52
Christian Gibson 11 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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ULL 1:59
5 plays, 55 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:59 31-52
Ryheem Malone 31 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 4:15
10 plays, 80 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:15 31-45
Christian Gibson 2 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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ULL 7:49
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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NMSU 10:31
15 plays, 61 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:31 24-45
Dylan Brown 26 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU
1 play, 18 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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ULL 0:11
13 plays, 78 yards, 5:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 21-45
Kyle Pfau 30 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 5:39
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:39 21-42
Christian Gibson 3 Yd Run (Dylan Brown Kick)
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ULL 9:01
7 plays, 71 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:01 14-42
Jarrod Jackson 22 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 11:31
4 plays, 15 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ULL 12:30
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:30 14-35
Elijah Mitchell 31 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU
9 plays, 39 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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ULL 2:04
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 14-28
Earnest Patterson 79 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 2:55
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 14-21
Jason Huntley 87 Yd Kickoff Return (Dylan Brown Kick)
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ULL 3:05
14 plays, 83 yards, 5:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:05 7-21
Trey Ragas 11 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 8:39
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 7-14
Jason Huntley 51 Yd pass from Josh Adkins (Dylan Brown Kick)
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ULL 9:36
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:36 0-14
Jarrod Jackson 30 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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NMSU 11:36
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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ULL 12:50
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
ULL
26
1st Downs
37
7-13
3rd down efficiency
12-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
406
Total Yards
759
284
Passing
415
25/44
Comp/Att
22/29
6.5
Yards per pass
14.3
122
Rushing
344
25
Rushing Attempts
56
4.9
Yards per rush
6.1
2-30
Penalties
7-72
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
21:52
Possession
38:08
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