New Mexico State Aggies at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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Brandon Nunez tosses 2 TD passes to help New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21
Nunez tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth McGowan to give the Aggies a 20-7 lead midway through the third quarter. After Middle Tennessee pulled to 26-21 early in the fourth, Nunez tossed a 4-yard TD pass to Cooper Sheehan that made it 33-21 with 7:43 left.
Parker Awad completed 12 of 16 passes for 221 yards for New Mexico State (3-8, 2-5 Conference USA). McGowan finished with 83 yards rushing.
Mike Washington also had a touchdown run and Dylan Early a 30-yard pick-6 for the Aggies.
Nicholas Vattiato was 30-of-45 passing for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Middle Tennessee (3-8, 2-5), which has lost three of its last four.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico State Aggies vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Blue Raiders 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:46 | Dylan Early 30 Yd Interception Return (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 2:22 | Abraham Montano 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:56 | Jaiden Credle 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:35 | Abraham Montano 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:55 | Seth McGowan 12 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:56 | Holden Willis 12 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:22 | Mike Washington 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:41 | Omari Kelly 19 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:43 | Cooper Sheehan 4 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:55 | Abraham Montano 21 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 MTSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 7-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-4 |
| 382 | Total Yards | 447 |
| 237 | Passing | 277 |
| 14/18 | Comp/Att | 30/45 |
| 13.2 | Yards per pass | 6.2 |
| 145 | Rushing | 170 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 6.1 |
| 3-30 | Penalties | 6-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 27:16 | Possession | 32:44 |
Game Information
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 10,123 · Capacity:
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