New Mexico State Aggies at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Hunter Watson guides Sam Houston to 31-11 victory over New Mexico State
New Mexico State (1-3, 0-2) scored first on a 32-yard field goal by Abraham Montano, but it was all Bearkats after that.
Watson answered with a 46-yard touchdown run four plays later to give Sam Houston (3-1, 1-0) the lead for good.
Isaiah Cash picked off a Santino Marucci pass and returned it 22 yards to the New Mexico State 35-yard line, setting up Jay Ducker's 1-yard dive for a 14-3 lead after one quarter.
Watson's 8-yard touchdown run pushed the Bearkats' lead to 21-3 midway through the second quarter and it stood at halftime.
Backup quarterback Jase Bauer connected with Simeon Evans for a 20-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter and Christian Pavon kicked a 46-yard field goal late to complete the scoring for Sam Houston.
Watson completed 9 of 21 passes for 64 yards with two interceptions. Bauer collected 38 yards on 3-for-5 passing.
Marucci completed 14 of 29 passes for 74 yards with two interceptions and a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Lydiatt midway through the fourth quarter.
The Bearkats outgained the Aggies 382-152.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico State Aggies vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 6:36 | Abraham Montano 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 5:31 | Hunter Watson 46 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:35 | Jay Ducker 1 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:26 | Hunter Watson 8 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:29 | Simeon Evans 20 Yd pass from Jase Bauer (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:35 | Jerry Lydiatt 3 Yd pass from Santino Marucci (Santino Marucci Pass to Seth McGowan for Two-Point Conversion) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:51 | Christian Pavon 46 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 4-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-18 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 152 | Total Yards | 382 |
| 74 | Passing | 102 |
| 14/29 | Comp/Att | 12/26 |
| 2.6 | Yards per pass | 3.9 |
| 78 | Rushing | 280 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 55 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 5.1 |
| 6-45 | Penalties | 3-40 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 23:22 | Possession | 36:38 |
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