Strong passes for 6 TDs, Nevada beats New Mexico St. 55-28
— Carson Strong threw a career-high six touchdown passes — four in the second quarter — and Nevada cruised to a 55-28 win over New Mexico State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
28
Nevada Wolf Pack
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 28 |
| NEV | 3 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 55 |
Mackay Stadium · 21,448 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 0:06 28-55
Jonah Johnson 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Field Goal 3:17 21-55
Brandon Talton 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:19 21-52
Pj Johnson III 34 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:57 14-52
Terrell Warner 18 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:37 7-52
Berdale Robins 25 Yd Fumble Return (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 8:27 7-45
Harry Ballard III 33 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 12:05 7-38
Cole Turner 3 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 1:26 7-31
Cole Turner 23 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 7-24
Melquan Stovall 65 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 7:24 7-17
Justin Lockhart 10 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Touchdown 12:34 7-10
Toa Taua 16 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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Field Goal 1:35 7-3
Brandon Talton 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:59 7-0
Jared Wyatt 19 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NEV
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of 4th Quarter
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NMSU 0:06
13 plays, 75 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 28-55
Jonah Johnson 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NEV 3:17
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:17 21-55
Brandon Talton 42 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 5:39
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NEV 7:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NMSU 9:19
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:19 21-52
Pj Johnson III 34 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NEV 10:37
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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NMSU 13:57
7 plays, 91 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:57 14-52
Terrell Warner 18 Yd pass from Jonah Johnson (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NEV 1:12
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NMSU 2:40
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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NMSU 4:37
1 play, 5 yards, 0:10 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 7-52
Berdale Robins 25 Yd Fumble Return (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NEV 4:47
7 plays, 37 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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NMSU 6:33
5 plays, 26 yards, 1:54 · Downs
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NEV 8:27
4 plays, 79 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 7-45
Harry Ballard III 33 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NMSU 9:52
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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NEV 12:05
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:05 7-38
Cole Turner 3 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NEV
1 play, 7 yards, 0:19 · End of Half
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NMSU 0:19
7 plays, 51 yards, 1:01 · Downs
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NEV 1:26
4 plays, 79 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:26 7-31
Cole Turner 23 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NMSU 2:13
5 plays, 20 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NEV 3:09
4 plays, 76 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 7-24
Melquan Stovall 65 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NMSU 4:56
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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NEV 7:24
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:24 7-17
Justin Lockhart 10 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NMSU 10:25
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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NEV 12:34
3 plays, 50 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:34 7-10
Toa Taua 16 Yd pass from Carson Strong (Brandon Talton Kick)
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NMSU 13:09
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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NEV 14:06
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NMSU 0:06
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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NEV 1:35
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:00 · Field Goal
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Team Stats
NMSU
NEV
25
1st Downs
27
6-19
3rd down efficiency
2-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
452
Total Yards
532
425
Passing
463
38/62
Comp/Att
34/46
6.9
Yards per pass
10.1
27
Rushing
69
29
Rushing Attempts
23
0.9
Yards per rush
3.0
11-108
Penalties
5-50
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
32:21
Possession
27:39
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