Coles sparks Utah State to 27-10 victory over New Mexico
— Kicker Connor Coles scored on a 6-yard run on a fake field-goal attempt to spark Utah State to a 27-10 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico Lobos
10
Utah State Aggies
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| USU | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 27 |
Maverik Stadium · 14,154 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:00 10-27
Hunter Reynolds 55 Yd Fumble Return (Connor Coles Kick)
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Field Goal 7:44 10-20
Connor Coles 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:32 10-17
Connor Coles 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:51 10-14
Connor Coles 6 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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Touchdown 9:39 10-7
Nathaniel Jones 24 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick)
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Field Goal 0:26 3-7
Luke Drzewiecki 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:02 0-7
Terrell Vaughn 38 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Connor Coles Kick)
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USU
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:52 · End of Game
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UNM 0:52
4 plays, -8 yards, 2:08 · Downs
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UNM 3:00
3 plays, 35 yards, 1:25 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 10-27
Hunter Reynolds 55 Yd Fumble Return (Connor Coles Kick)
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USU 4:25
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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UNM 6:13
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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USU 7:44
12 plays, 77 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 10-20
Connor Coles 27 Yd Field Goal
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UNM 12:32
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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USU 0:53
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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UNM 2:13
6 plays, 3 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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USU 4:32
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:32 10-17
Connor Coles 49 Yd Field Goal
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USU 6:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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UNM 8:17
4 plays, 43 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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USU 10:51
15 plays, 88 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 10-14
Connor Coles 6 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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USU
1 play, 12 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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UNM 0:01
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:42 · Missed FG
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USU 4:43
12 plays, 35 yards, 4:56 · Punt
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UNM 9:39
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:39 10-7
Nathaniel Jones 24 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick)
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USU 14:17
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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UNM 0:26
10 plays, 63 yards, 3:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 3-7
Luke Drzewiecki 31 Yd Field Goal
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USU 3:43
12 plays, 38 yards, 5:15 · Missed FG
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UNM 8:58
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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USU 10:29
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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UNM 11:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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USU 13:02
2 plays, 43 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:02 0-7
Terrell Vaughn 38 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Connor Coles Kick)
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UNM 13:36
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:24 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
UNM
USU
17
1st Downs
17
6-16
3rd down efficiency
3-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
4-4
258
Total Yards
280
42
Passing
149
7/18
Comp/Att
13/27
2.3
Yards per pass
5.5
216
Rushing
131
46
Rushing Attempts
47
4.7
Yards per rush
2.8
5-55
Penalties
12-113
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:24
Possession
29:36
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