Utah State
14
New Mexico
33
Final
• Albuquerque, NM
The Lobos secured their third straight home victory by dominating Utah State at University Stadium for their second consecutive win of the season.
Matchup
Recap
New Mexico dominated Utah State 33-14 in a game that featured D.J. McKinney's two first-half touchdowns, including a 49-yard punt return. The Lobos built a commanding 26-7 halftime lead behind McKinney's versatility, a safety, and Jack Layne's 40-yard touchdown pass to Cade Keith. Damon Bankston sealed the victory with a 41-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, while the Aggies' offense managed just two scores despite Miles Davis breaking free for a 64-yard touchdown run.
Key Players
D.J. MCKINNEY
RB
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New Mexico Lobos
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SO
49 Punt Return Yards (Individual)
1 Rushing Touchdowns
53 Rushing Yards
DAMON BANKSTON
RB
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New Mexico Lobos
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SR
84 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
6.5 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
MILES DAVIS
RB
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Utah State Aggies
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SR
110 Rushing Yards
64 Rushing Long
11.0 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
BRADEN PEGAN
WR
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Utah State Aggies
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JR
108 Receiving Yards
54 Receiving Long
1 Receiving Touchdowns
