New Mexico State Aggies at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
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New Mexico State wins fourth straight game for the first time since 2002
New Mexico State (6-3, 4-1) has won four straight games for the first time since 2002.
New Mexico State went on a 10-play, 81-yard drive ending on Albertson’s 31-yard field goal to cap the scoring. Star Thomas highlighted the drive with a 40-yard run and Monte Watkins added a 26-yarder.
Aupiu caused a fumble by Louisiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeier and recovered it with 2:35 left. But New Mexico State’s offense went three-and-out and only managed a 28-yard punt to give the Bulldogs another chance. Louisiana Tech got it to midfield but couldn't convert its second fourth down of the drive.
Thomas finished with 10 carries for 88 yards for New Mexico State. Albertson also made a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter.
The Aggies defense had two takeaways in the second half.
Bachmeier, who started for the first time in over a month due to an injury, was 20 of 26 for 238 yards with one touchdown for Louisiana Tech (3-6, 2-3). He also had two rushing touchdowns in the first half to help build a 16-10 lead.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico State Aggies vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 8:00 | Jacob Barnes 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:56 | Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes PAT blocked) |
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FG | 2nd Period 11:41 | Ethan Albertson 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:47 | Hank Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:51 | Diego Pavia 19 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:25 | Trent Hudson 8 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:59 | Jamoni Jones 1 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:13 | John Locke 3 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Hank Bachmeier Pass to Smoke Harris for Two-Point Conversion) |
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FG | 4th Period 5:16 | Ethan Albertson 31 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 LT |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 5-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-11 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 4-5 |
| 327 | Total Yards | 371 |
| 95 | Passing | 238 |
| 10-19 | Comp-Att | 20-27 |
| 5.0 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 232 | Rushing | 133 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 5.8 | Yards per rush | 3.1 |
| 5-52 | Penalties | 5-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:50 | Possession | 30:10 |
Game Information
Location: Ruston, LA
Attendance: 13,798 · Capacity:
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