
UTEP Miners at New Mexico State Aggies
· NCAA - FootballThompson returns 2 fumbles for scores, Thomas adds long punt return, UTEP tops NM State 42-35

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

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