New Mexico State throttles Auburn 31-10 for first win over SEC team
- Diego Pavia passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns and New Mexico State upset Auburn 31-10 on Saturday for the Aggies' first win over a Southeastern Conference team.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
31
Auburn Tigers
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| AUB | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
Jordan-Hare Stadium · 88,043 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:59 31-10
Makhilyn Young 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:29 24-10
Alex McPherson 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:42 24-7
Eli Stowers 2 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:03 17-7
Star Thomas 17 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:26 10-7
Ethan Albertson 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Rivaldo Fairweather 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:34 7-0
Kordell David 9 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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NMSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:22 · End of Game
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AUB 0:22
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:30 · Downs
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NMSU 1:59
6 plays, 43 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:59 31-10
Makhilyn Young 2 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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AUB 5:29
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:29 24-10
Alex McPherson 48 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 8:42
16 plays, 83 yards, 9:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 24-7
Eli Stowers 2 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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AUB 3:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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NMSU 5:03
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:03 17-7
Star Thomas 17 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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AUB 10:27
7 plays, 18 yards, 4:30 · Punt
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AUB
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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NMSU 0:26
11 plays, 53 yards, 6:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 10-7
Ethan Albertson 40 Yd Field Goal
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AUB 6:28
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Rivaldo Fairweather 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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NMSU 11:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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AUB 12:57
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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NMSU 1:06
8 plays, 46 yards, 6:39 · Punt
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AUB 7:45
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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NMSU 9:34
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 7-0
Kordell David 9 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
Showing the last 23 of 23 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
AUB
23
1st Downs
12
6-12
3rd down efficiency
2-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
414
Total Yards
213
201
Passing
148
19/28
Comp/Att
15/19
7.2
Yards per pass
7.8
213
Rushing
65
37
Rushing Attempts
26
5.8
Yards per rush
2.5
9-75
Penalties
9-75
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
38:50
Possession
21:10
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