New Mexico Lobos at San Diego State Aztecs
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Eli Sanders, Devon Dampier lead New Mexico to 21-16 victory over San Diego State
Sanders scored on a 51-yard run to cap a four-play 99-yard drive the second time New Mexico (4-6, 3-3 Mountain West Conference) had the ball. He raced 68 yards for a touchdown on the Lobos' second play from scrimmage on their second possession for a 14-3 lead after one quarter.
San Diego State (3-6, 2-2) scored 13 unanswered points to take a 16-14 lead into the final quarter, but Dampier found Ryan Davis for an 8-yard touchdown with 13:07 left to play and the Lobos held on for the victory.
Sanders carried 16 times for 173 yards for the Lobos. Dampier completed 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards and rushed 16 times for 120 more.
Marquez Cooper totaled 123 yards on 35 carries for the Aztecs. O'Neil had 195 yards on 26-for-41 passing.
Gabriel Plascencia's second field goal and Danny O'Neil's 5-yard touchdown toss to Cooper pulled San Diego State within 14-13 at halftime.
The Aztecs moved in front 16-14 after three quarters when Plascencia ended a 16-play, 80-yard drive with a 28-yard field goal with 1:39 remaining.
New Mexico had lost nine in a row to the Aztecs coming in.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico Lobos vs. San Diego State Aztecs?
- TV Channel: Lobos at Aztecs 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on FS1.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:46 | Eli Sanders 51 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:08 | Gabriel Plascencia 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 2:32 | Eli Sanders 68 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:52 | Gabriel Plascencia 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:37 | Marquez Cooper 5 Yd pass from Danny O'Neil (Gabriel Plascencia Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:39 | Gabriel Plascencia 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 13:07 | Ryan Davis 8 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
Statistics
 UNM |
 SDSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 5-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 11-20 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 475 | Total Yards | 341 |
| 175 | Passing | 195 |
| 16/24 | Comp/Att | 26/42 |
| 7.3 | Yards per pass | 4.6 |
| 300 | Rushing | 146 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 46 |
| 8.6 | Yards per rush | 3.2 |
| 8-104 | Penalties | 8-65 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 24:58 | Possession | 35:02 |
Game Information
Location: San Diego, CA
Attendance: 21,832 · Capacity:
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