New Mexico State wins fourth straight game for the first time since 2002
— Ethan Albertson made a go-ahead field goal with 5:16 remaining and Sone Aupiu recovered a late fumble to help New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech 27-24 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
27
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| LT | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 13,798 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs New Mexico Lobos | L 18-42 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:16 27-24
Ethan Albertson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:13 24-24
John Locke 3 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Hank Bachmeier Pass to Smoke Harris for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:59 24-16
Jamoni Jones 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:25 17-16
Trent Hudson 8 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:51 10-16
Diego Pavia 19 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 3-16
Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 11:41 3-9
Ethan Albertson 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:56 0-9
Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 8:00 0-3
Jacob Barnes 42 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU
1 play, -15 yards, 0:25 · End of Game
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LT 0:25
8 plays, 19 yards, 1:44 · Downs
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NMSU 2:09
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:20 · Punt
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LT 2:29
9 plays, 40 yards, 2:40 · Fumble
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NMSU 5:16
10 plays, 81 yards, 5:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:16 27-24
Ethan Albertson 31 Yd Field Goal
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LT 10:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NMSU 12:04
9 plays, 33 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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LT 0:13
8 plays, 55 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 24-24
John Locke 3 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Hank Bachmeier Pass to Smoke Harris for Two-Point Conversion)
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NMSU 4:59
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 24-16
Jamoni Jones 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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LT 5:27
2 plays, -15 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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NMSU 6:25
15 plays, 75 yards, 8:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:25 17-16
Trent Hudson 8 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NMSU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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LT 0:06
9 plays, 46 yards, 1:45 · Missed FG
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NMSU 1:51
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:51 10-16
Diego Pavia 19 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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LT 6:47
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 3-16
Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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NMSU 11:41
6 plays, 45 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:41 3-9
Ethan Albertson 47 Yd Field Goal
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LT 14:56
12 plays, 72 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 0-9
Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes PAT blocked)
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NMSU 5:58
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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LT 8:00
5 plays, 38 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:00 0-3
Jacob Barnes 42 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 11:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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LT 12:27
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:33 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
LT
16
1st Downs
23
5-13
3rd down efficiency
3-11
2-3
4th down efficiency
4-5
327
Total Yards
371
95
Passing
238
10/19
Comp/Att
20/27
5.0
Yards per pass
8.8
232
Rushing
133
40
Rushing Attempts
43
5.8
Yards per rush
3.1
5-52
Penalties
5-60
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:50
Possession
30:10
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