Nash throws for 3 TDs, SJSU beats New Mexico St. 37-31
— Nick Nash threw three touchdown passes, Tyler Nevers had 22 carries for 115 yards and a score and San Jose State beat New Mexico State 37-31 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
31
San José State Spartans
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
| SJSU | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 37 |
CEFCU Stadium · 15,803 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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Field Goal 1:48 31-37
Ethan Albertson 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:49 28-37
Kairee Robinson 1 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Touchdown 11:51 28-30
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda 5 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:18 21-30
Shamar Garrett 7 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 6:23 21-24
Juwaun Price 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:54 14-24
Derrick Deese Jr. 12 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Field Goal 1:09 14-17
Matt Mercurio 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:33 14-14
Cole Harrity 8 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:08 7-14
Malikhi Miller 25 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Touchdown 12:28 7-7
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda 5 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:11 0-7
Tyler Nevens 3 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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SJSU
5 plays, 9 yards, 1:46 · End of Game
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NMSU 1:48
10 plays, 68 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:48 31-37
Ethan Albertson 25 Yd Field Goal
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SJSU 5:49
10 plays, 81 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:49 28-37
Kairee Robinson 1 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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NMSU 11:51
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:51 28-30
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda 5 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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SJSU 2:18
6 plays, 85 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 21-30
Shamar Garrett 7 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio PAT blocked)
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NMSU 6:23
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 21-24
Juwaun Price 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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SJSU 7:28
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:30 · Fumble
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NMSU 8:58
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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SJSU 12:20
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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NMSU
5 plays, 25 yards, 0:54 · End of Half
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SJSU 0:54
1 play, 12 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:54 14-24
Derrick Deese Jr. 12 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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NMSU 0:59
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception
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SJSU 1:09
5 plays, 43 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:09 14-17
Matt Mercurio 35 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 4:33
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 14-14
Cole Harrity 8 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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SJSU 10:08
4 plays, 65 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:08 7-14
Malikhi Miller 25 Yd pass from Nick Nash (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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NMSU 12:28
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 7-7
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda 5 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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SJSU 1:11
11 plays, 76 yards, 6:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 0-7
Tyler Nevens 3 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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NMSU 7:48
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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SJSU 10:58
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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NMSU 12:56
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:00 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
SJSU
23
1st Downs
18
9-14
3rd down efficiency
6-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
386
Total Yards
402
300
Passing
193
30/44
Comp/Att
15/18
6.8
Yards per pass
10.7
86
Rushing
218
24
Rushing Attempts
36
3.6
Yards per rush
6.1
3-35
Penalties
7-68
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:31
Possession
30:29
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