NCAAF

UTEP Miners at New Mexico State Aggies

· NCAA - Football
3-9, 1-6 Away
Final
42 - 35

Thompson returns 2 fumbles for scores, Thomas adds long punt return, UTEP tops NM State 42-35

UTEP Miners vs. New Mexico State Aggies: Full Highlights

The 101st meeting between the rivals, now called the Battle of I-10, wasn't decided until New Mexico's on-side kick attempt went out of bounds with 24 seconds left. It was also the last game for New Mexico State play--by-play announcer Jack Nixon after 45 years.

Thompson had a 33-yard return 2 1/2 minutes into the game and his 5-yard return with 13:12 gave the Miners (3-9, 3-5 Conference USA) a 42-24 lead with 13:12 left in the game. That came 11 seconds after Thomas tied the school record for the longest punt return.

Parker Awad threw his third touchdown pass, hitting PJ Johnson III for a 30-yard touchdown to bring the Aggies (3-9, 2-6) within 42-32 following a two-point conversion with 7:22 to play. They got the ball back and reached the UTEP 6, but the 20-play drive consumed more than four minutes so they opted for the short field goal.

Jevon Jackson ran for 79 yards and two touchdowns for the Miners, who trailed 24-14 at the half. Skyler Locklear threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Odom. UTEP had 298 total yards.

Awad was 22-of-51 passing for 340 yards and Mike Washington ran for 130 yards and a score as the Aggies piled up 543 yards and had the ball 19 minutes longer than UTEP.

How To Watch

How can I watch UTEP Miners vs. New Mexico State Aggies?
  • TV Channel: Miners at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

UTEP TD 1st Period 11:45 Bryton Thompson 33 Yd Fumble Return (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
NMSU FG 1st Period 8:09 Abraham Montano 59 Yd Field Goal
NMSU TD 1st Period 6:02 Seth McGowan 21 Yd pass from Parker Awad (Carson Zilmer Kick)
NMSU TD 1st Period 0:57 Mike Washington 9 Yd Run (Abraham Montano Kick)
NMSU TD 2nd Period 12:36 TJ Pride 35 Yd pass from Parker Awad (Abraham Montano Kick)
UTEP TD 2nd Period 10:13 Jevon Jackson 2 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
UTEP TD 3rd Period 10:41 Jevon Jackson 3 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
UTEP TD 3rd Period 5:45 Kenny Odom 30 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
UTEP TD 4th Period 13:23 Kam Thomas 93 Yd Punt Return (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
UTEP TD 4th Period 13:12 Bryton Thompson 5 Yd Fumble Return (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
NMSU TD 4th Period 7:22 PJ Johnson III 30 Yd pass from Parker Awad (Mike Washington Run for Two-Point Conversion)
NMSU FG 4th Period 0:24 Abraham Montano 23 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

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14 1st Downs 33
5-13 3rd down efficiency 10-23
0-3 4th down efficiency 1-3
298 Total Yards 543
177 Passing 340
12/26 Comp/Att 22/51
6.8 Yards per pass 6.7
121 Rushing 203
30 Rushing Attempts 56
4.0 Yards per rush 3.6
8-87 Penalties 9-80
1 Turnovers 3
1 Fumbles lost 2
0 Interceptions thrown 1
20:28 Possession 39:32

Game Information

Aggie Memorial Stadium

Location: Las Cruces, NM
Attendance: 15,358 · Capacity:
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