New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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New Mexico State tops Western Kentucky 38-29 to earn a berth in C-USA championship game
Eli Stowers had a 7-yard touchdown reception and 7-yard TD run for the Aggies (8-3, 6-1), who won the game by holding the ball almost 10 minutes and keeping Austin Reed off the field.
Reed threw for three touchdowns and ran for another for the Hilltoppers (5-4, 3-3), but the pick 6 with 2:57 to go pushed the NMSU lead to 38-21.
Reed's 72-yard connection with Elijah Young and his 13-yard run had Western Kentucky on top 14-0 midway through the first quarter.
Pavia's 4-yard pass to Trent Hudson put the Aggies on top 17-14 in the second quarter and his pass to Stowers late in the third helped regain the lead at 24-21.
Pavia was 14 of 24 for 141 yards with eight different receivers contributing.
Reed was 20 of 36 for 270 yards.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico State Aggies vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Hilltoppers 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:51 | Elijah Young 72 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:27 | Austin Reed 13 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:49 | Ethan Albertson 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Jonathan Brady 10 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:19 | Trent Hudson 4 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:06 | Craig Burt Jr. 4 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:41 | Eli Stowers 7 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:14 | Eli Stowers 7 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:57 | Mehki Miller 57 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:30 | Malachi Corley 15 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Austin Reed Pass to Malachi Corley for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 WKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 5-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 377 | Total Yards | 437 |
| 141 | Passing | 270 |
| 14-24 | Comp-Att | 20-36 |
| 5.9 | Yards per pass | 7.5 |
| 236 | Rushing | 167 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 31 |
| 6.6 | Yards per rush | 5.4 |
| 7-65 | Penalties | 2-15 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:55 | Possession | 27:05 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 16,319 · Capacity:
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