San Diego State Aztecs at New Mexico Lobos
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Keith's 25-yard TD grab in second OT lifts New Mexico over San Diego State 23-17
The Lobos (9-3, 6-2 Mountain West) remain in the hunt for their first Mountain West championship. With their win, as well as two-time defending champ Boise State's win over Utah State, the Mountain West Conference championship’s participants will be decided by computer rankings. Two out of Boise State, New Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV will be selected to play for the title.
James Laubstein and D.J. McKinney each scored rushing touchdowns, and Dorian Thomas led with five catches for 31 yards. Layne had 127 yards on 14-of-25 passing.
In a hectic overtime period, San Diego State took possession first and Austin Brawley intercepted Jayden Denegal on the first play. Three plays later, Laubstein fumbled at the 3-yard line to end the first extra frame.
Layne connected with Keith on the first play of the second overtime, and the Lobo defense held strong with sacks on second and third down to force a fourth-and-30 for San Diego State, which failed to convert.
The Aztecs (9-3, 5-3) were led by Lucky Sutton's 110 yards and one touchdown on 22 rushes.
How To Watch
How can I watch San Diego State Aztecs vs. New Mexico Lobos?
- TV Channel: Aztecs at Lobos 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:25 | Luke Drzewiecki 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:15 | J. Laubstein run for 40 yds, for a TD (L. Drzewiecki KICK) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:26 | Lucky Sutton 1 Yd Run (Gabriel Plascencia Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:59 | Donovan Brown 46 Yd pass from Jayden Denegal (Gabriel Plascencia Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:59 | D.J. McKinney 54 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 0:51 | Gabriel Plascencia 44 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 6 0:00 | Cade Keith 25 Yd pass from Jack Layne (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 SDSU |
 UNM |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 4-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-11 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 355 | Total Yards | 308 |
| 162 | Passing | 127 |
| 14/24 | Comp/Att | 14/25 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 5.1 |
| 193 | Rushing | 181 |
| 42 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 9-73 | Penalties | 6-53 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:28 | Possession | 28:32 |
Game Information
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Attendance: 30,575 · Capacity:
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