Final
• Las Cruces, NM
The Blue Raiders claimed their third road win of the season, stunning New Mexico State at Aggie Memorial Stadium just a week after the Aggies toppled UTEP in their border rivalry.
Matchup
Recap
Middle Tennessee stunned New Mexico State 31-24 in overtime, with Roman Gagliano connecting with AJ Jones for the decisive 11-yard touchdown. The Blue Raiders overcame a late 21-17 deficit in the fourth quarter when Gagliano found Landon Collins for a go-ahead score, before the Aggies forced overtime with Ryan Hawk's 35-yard field goal. TK King caught two touchdown passes for the Aggies in the back-and-forth affair that featured four lead changes.
Key Players
ADAM DAMANTE
QB
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New Mexico State Aggies
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SO
311 Passing Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
1 Rushing Touchdowns
TK KING
WR
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New Mexico State Aggies
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JR
178 Receiving Yards
10 Receptions
2 Receiving Touchdowns
JAMALL THOMPSON JR.
DE
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New Mexico State Aggies
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SR
2 Tackles
1.0 Sacks
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
ROMAN GAGLIANO
QB
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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FR
260 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
27 Rushing Yards
DJ TAYLOR
RB
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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FR
77 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
19.3 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
LANDON COLLINS
WR
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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FR
81 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdowns
48 Receiving Long
