Sun Bowl Showdown: New Mexico State Aggies Fall to UTEP Miners in Football Game

The New Mexico State Aggies, with a record of 7-6, faced off against the UTEP Miners, who held a 5-7 record, in an intense game at Sun Bowl Stadium. The final score read 13-20 in favor of the home team.

The Aggies' offense accumulated a total of 298 yards throughout the game. The rushing attack was particularly effective, contributing 187 yards to that total. Two rushing touchdowns were scored by the Aggies; one being a notable 14-yard run into the end zone. The passing game struggled to find its rhythm though, as they completed only eight out of twenty-five attempts for a mere 111 yards and one interception.

New Mexico State's defense managed to sack the opposing quarterback twice for a loss of 24 yards and recorded four tackles for loss totaling an additional negative yardage of eighteen. They also forced two turnovers during the contest – recovering one fumble while causing another that resulted in lost possession.

Special teams had mixed results for New Mexico State with three touchbacks on kickoffs but failed to convert on their lone field goal attempt. Punting was consistent with six attempts averaging around forty-four net yards per punt and placing one inside the opponent's twenty-yard line.

Penalties played a role in this game as well; New Mexico State incurred seven penalties amounting to eighty-five penalty yards which hindered some drives and provided advantages to their opponents at crucial moments.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring New Mexico State Aggies as they visit Camp Randall Stadium to face off against Wisconsin Badgers on September seventeenth at seven thirty PM local time. This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted on BTN network for supporters unable or unwilling to make it out there themselves.