New Mexico State Aggies Face Utah State Aggies at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown

The New Mexico State Aggies, with a 2-10 record, faced off against the Utah State Aggies, who came into the game with an 11-3 record. The final score was 13-35 in favor of the visitors.

At the Aggie Memorial Stadium, the home team New Mexico State Aggies struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Utah State side. Despite a strong start that saw them leading by ten points at the end of the first quarter and adding another three points in the second, they were unable to maintain their momentum. The visiting team scored seven points before halftime and dominated after the break with twenty-one unanswered points in the third quarter and another seven in the fourth.

The New Mexico State offense managed to accumulate a total of 347 yards throughout the game. Their passing game saw them complete 30 out of 44 attempts for 298 yards but failed to convert any into touchdowns. On defense, they recorded one interception and forced one fumble while also achieving one sack for seven yards lost by their opponents.

The rushing attack was less effective for New Mexico State as they gained just 49 yards on thirty-five attempts which included a single touchdown run from eleven yards out. They attempted six rushes within their opponent's red zone but only found success on half those tries.

Penalties proved costly for New Mexico as they were flagged thirteen times for ninety-six yards which contributed significantly to stalling drives and maintaining defensive pressure. However, special teams had some bright spots; two field goals were made from three attempts including one from forty-five yards out although one attempt was blocked.

Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for an exciting upcoming game as The New Mexico State Aggies will travel to face Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on November 13th at noon local time (5 PM GMT). This encounter can be watched live on SEC Network available via satellite channel six hundred eleven.