Bowl-eligible New Mexico State drubs Valparaiso
— Diego Pavia threw a career-high four touchdown passes, all in the first half, and New Mexico State celebrated bowl-eligibility with a 65-3 rout of Valparaiso on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Valparaiso Beacons
3
New Mexico State Aggies
65
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NMSU | 21 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 65 |
Aggie Memorial Stadium · 14,784 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Dayton Flyers | L 20-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Presbyterian Blue Hose | W 24-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ San Diego Toreros | L 13-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Drake Bulldogs | W 21-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Morehead State Eagles | W 37-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:18 3-65
Jonathan Brady 8 Yd pass from Weston Eget (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 14:33 3-59
Ahmonte Watkins 78 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:03 3-52
Ethan Albertson 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:39 3-49
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 3-42
Jamoni Jones 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:23 3-35
Diego Pavia 13 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:02 3-28
Bryce Childress 72 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Field Goal 13:59 3-21
Brian Bartholomew 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:44 0-21
Kordell David 70 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:33 0-14
Justice Powers 69 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:25 0-7
Jonathan Brady 50 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NMSU
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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VAL 0:56
7 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Downs
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NMSU 2:18
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:17 · Fumble
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VAL 3:35
12 plays, 73 yards, 6:33 · Downs
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NMSU 10:18
4 plays, 44 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 3-65
Jonathan Brady 8 Yd pass from Weston Eget (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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VAL 12:16
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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NMSU 14:33
1 play, 78 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:33 3-59
Ahmonte Watkins 78 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 14:45
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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NMSU 5:03
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:03 3-52
Ethan Albertson 42 Yd Field Goal
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VAL 5:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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NMSU 6:39
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:39 3-49
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 9:25
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:27 · Punt
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NMSU 10:52
1 play, 2 yards, 0:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:52 3-42
Jamoni Jones 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 10:55
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NMSU 13:02
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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NMSU
5 plays, 28 yards, 0:43 · End of Half
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VAL 0:43
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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NMSU 1:58
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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VAL 2:59
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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NMSU 4:23
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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VAL 5:20
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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NMSU 6:23
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 3-35
Diego Pavia 13 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 9:34
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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NMSU 13:02
2 plays, 74 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:02 3-28
Bryce Childress 72 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 13:59
10 plays, 53 yards, 3:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:59 3-21
Brian Bartholomew 49 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 2:44
1 play, 70 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:44 0-21
Kordell David 70 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 2:55
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NMSU 4:33
4 plays, 81 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 0-14
Justice Powers 69 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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VAL 6:18
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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NMSU 9:25
3 plays, 84 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
VAL
NMSU
15
1st Downs
20
3-19
3rd down efficiency
5-10
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
188
Total Yards
621
160
Passing
389
21/43
Comp/Att
15/24
3.7
Yards per pass
16.2
28
Rushing
232
35
Rushing Attempts
28
0.8
Yards per rush
8.3
7-40
Penalties
6-64
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
40:09
Possession
19:51
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