New Mexico State Aggies at UTEP Miners
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Pavia accounts for all four TDs in New Mexico State's 28-7 win over UTEP
The Aggies (5-3, 3-1 Conference USA) turned their first two possessions of the second half into a two-touchdown lead. Pavia threw a 6-yard pass to Whitford for the first score and followed that with a 41-yard touchdown run for a 21-7 advantage.
Pavia and Whitford teamed up for a 16-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring.
Pavia completed 15 of 25 passes for 186 yards. He also carried 14 times for 96 yards. Monte Watkins rushed for 109 yards on just 10 carries. Eli Stowers had five receptions for 80 yards.
The Aggies grabbed a 7-0 lead with 1:18 remaining in the first quarter when Pavia capped an eight-play, 74-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run.
Kevin Hurley's 1-yard plunge for UTEP (2-6, 1-3) was the only score of the second quarter and tied the game at halftime.
Cade McConnell completed 15 of 32 passes for 179 yards for the Miners. Deion Hankins rushed for 120 yards on 16 carries.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico State Aggies vs. UTEP Miners?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Miners 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 1:18 | Diego Pavia 10 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:26 | Kevin Hurley 1 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:29 | Thomaz Whitford 6 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:44 | Diego Pavia 41 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:31 | Thomaz Whitford 16 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 UTEP |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 5-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-6 |
| 439 | Total Yards | 304 |
| 186 | Passing | 179 |
| 15-25 | Comp-Att | 15-32 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 5.6 |
| 253 | Rushing | 125 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 31 |
| 7.2 | Yards per rush | 4.0 |
| 7-55 | Penalties | 8-55 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:17 | Possession | 29:43 |
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