Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at New Mexico State Aggies
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QB Veltkamp accounts for 4TDs in Western Kentucky's 41-28 win over New Mexico State
The opening drive was a sign of things to come when Veltkamp threw a 54-yard touchdown to Easton Messer on the game's fourth play. Three minutes later, Veltkamp ran in from the 1 for a two-score lead.
New Mexico State reduced the deficit before the end of the first with Mike Washington's 1-yard run. The Hilltoppers (7-2, 5-0 Conference USA) pushed the lead back to two touchdowns on a lateral to receiver Mike Williams, who threw a 51-yard touchdown to Kisean Johnson. Lucas Carneiro made a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the half for a 24-7 lead.
The Aggies (2-7, 1-5) got back in it when Washington ran it in from the 3 then Seth McGowan ran it in from the 7. Veltkamp ran it in from 3 before the end of third to make it 31-21 and the Hilltoppers led by double digits the rest of the way.
Washington ran for 152 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns and McGowan had 113 yards rushing on 15 carries with a touchdown.
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. New Mexico State Aggies?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:07 | Easton Messer 54 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 9:59 | Caden Veltkamp 1 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:01 | Mike Washington 1 Yd Run (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:52 | Kisean Johnson 51 Yd pass from Dalvin Smith (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Lucas Carneiro 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:14 | Mike Washington 3 Yd Run (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:28 | Seth McGowan 7 Yd Run (Abraham Montano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:59 | Caden Veltkamp 3 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:58 | K.D. Hutchinson 28 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 5:03 | Lucas Carneiro 53 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:55 | Donovan Faupel 29 Yd pass from Santino Marucci (Abraham Montano Kick) |
Statistics
 WKU |
 NMSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 9-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 413 | Total Yards | 460 |
| 297 | Passing | 129 |
| 19/28 | Comp/Att | 10/22 |
| 10.6 | Yards per pass | 5.9 |
| 116 | Rushing | 331 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 55 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 6.0 |
| 1-10 | Penalties | 1-5 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 3 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 30:30 | Possession | 29:30 |
Game Information
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Attendance: 12,710 · Capacity:
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