New Mexico State Aggies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 38–7 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	0	0	0	6	7
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	12	12	3	38

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +7.10 EPA
• J.J. McDermott (166) — 0.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +2.30 EPA
• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.50 EPA/play +1.50 EPA

Rushing

• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.28 EPA
• Quentin Castille (158) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Marquell Colston (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• A.J. Harris (166) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Weston Neiman (166) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Chris Williams (166) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Ganz	158	17	5.9%	0	1	+0.42	+7.10
J.J. McDermott	166	7	0.0%	0	0	+0.33	+2.30
Marlon Lucky	158	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.50	+1.50
Chase Holbrook	166	31	0.0%	0	0	+0.02	+0.49
Patrick Witt	158	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-0.47
Weston Neiman	166	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.58	-0.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NMSU	NEB
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	158	1	0	+1.20	Rush TD
Q1	158	5	0	+2.41	Missed FG
Q1	166	3	0	-2.92	Punt
Q1	158	12	0	+3.10	Ended
Q1	166	16	0	-0.65	Ended
Q2	158	4	0	-6.12	Ended
Q2	166	8	0	-1.29	Punt
Q2	158	9	0	+6.00	Rush TD
Q2	158	6	0	+4.40	Pass TD
Q2	166	15	0	+3.40	Interception
Q3	158	2	0	+2.20	Pass TD
Q3	166	6	0	+6.02	Ended
Q3	158	2	0	+0.87	Ended
Q3	166	3	0	-1.81	Punt
Q3	158	4	0	-1.37	Rush TD
Q3	166	4	0	-0.94	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · New Mexico St penalty 91 yard false start on Kyle Nelson accepted. (-7.8 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Patrick Witt rush, fumbled, recovered by NMxSt Marvin Betts at the NMxSt 49, Marvin Betts for 48 yards, to the Neb 3, tackled by Roy Helu Jr.. (-7.08 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Marlon Lucky rush up the middle for 1 yard to the NMxSt 1, tackled by Jason Scott and Derrick Richardson. (-5.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Chase Holbrook pass intercepted by Armando Murillo at the Neb 23, returned for 57 yards to the NMxSt 20, tackled by Marquell Colston. (-5.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Chase Holbrook sacked by Ndamukong Suh for a loss of zero to the Neb 14, New Mexico St penalty holding declined. (+5.53 EPA)
6. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Chase Holbrook pass intercepted by Matt O'Hanlon at the Neb 4, returned for 21 yards to the Neb 25, tackled by A.J. Harris. (-4.63 EPA)
7. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · J.J. McDermott pass complete to Julius Fleming for 55 yards to the Neb 20, tackled by Eric Hagg for a 1ST down. (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Nebraska penalty 6 yard pass interference on Armando Murillo accepted, no play. (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (38–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Joe Ganz (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NMSU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of New Mexico State Aggies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

New Mexico State Aggies 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the New Mexico State Aggies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570158.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Joe Ganz (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for New Mexico State Aggies at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.