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New Mexico Lobos vs. BYU Cougars: 2008 Week 7 Recap

Cougars defeat Lobos 21–3 in Week 7

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for New Mexico Lobos vs. BYU Cougars (Week 7).

New Mexico Lobos 3 3-4
Final 3–21
BYU Cougars 21 6-1 Winner
Winner
BYU Cougars
Final score
3–21
Halftime
New Mexico Lobos 3–6 BYU Cougars
Top passer
Max Hall

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Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated New Mexico Lobos 21–3 in Week 7, 2008. Final score: New Mexico Lobos 3, BYU Cougars 21.

Game summary

BYU Cougars rolled past New Mexico Lobos 21–3 in Week 7 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Max Hall (252) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.37 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Rodney Ferguson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Austin Collie — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico Lobos03003
BYU Cougars066621

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNMNew Mexico Lobos
BYUBYU Cougars

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BYU
    Q2TD
    AGAndrew George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Max Hall pass complete to Andrew George for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN, New Mexico penalty holding declined.

  2. UNM
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    3-6

    B.R. Holbrook 27 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. BYU
    Q3TD
    AGAndrew George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Max Hall pass complete to Andrew George for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BYU
    Q4TD
    ACAustin Collie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-18

    Max Hall pass complete to Austin Collie for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Max Hall (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +11.46 EPA
  • Brad Gruner (167) — 0.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +3.75 EPA
  • Tate Smith (167) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -3.44 EPA

Rushing

  • Rodney Ferguson (167) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
  • Harvey Unga (252) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
  • James Wright (167) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

  • Austin Collie (252) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
  • Michael Reed (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
  • Dennis Pitta (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Max Hall252319.7%03+0.37+11.46
Brad Gruner167120.0%00+0.31+3.75
Tate Smith167120.0%00-0.29-3.44

Team EPA comparison

StatUNMBYU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q116750+2.82Ended
Q125250-0.99Punt
Q1167100+0.68Punt
Q125240-1.80Punt
Q116770-4.10Ended
Q225260-0.02Missed FG
Q216710-3.80Fumble
Q225220+1.52Ended
Q216760+1.15Ended
Q225210+1.15Pass TD
Q225290+3.56Ended
Q216730-1.61Field goal
Q216730+0.93Ended
Q325210+0.08Ended
Q316750+2.31Interception
Q325220-1.63Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Max Hall pass complete to Austin Collie for 58 yards to the NMex 21 for a 1ST down. (+4.36 EPA)
  2. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Brad Gruner rush, fumbled, recovered by BYU Jan Jorgensen at the BYU 48, Jan Jorgensen for 5 yards, to the NMex 47. (-3.79 EPA)
  3. Q4 · New Mexico Lobos · Brad Gruner pass complete to Chris Mark for 23 yards to the NMex 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.64 EPA)
  4. Q4 · New Mexico Lobos · Tate Smith pass incomplete to Roland Bruno. (-3.38 EPA)
  5. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Rodney Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the NMex 20 for a 1ST down. (+2.74 EPA)
  6. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Tate Smith pass complete to Michael Scarlett for 12 yards to the NMex 34 for a 1ST down. (+2.73 EPA)
  7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Byu penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted, no play. (-2.38 EPA)
  8. Q3 · New Mexico Lobos · Tate Smith pass intercepted by David Tafuna at the BYU 35, returned for no gain to the BYU 35. (-2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • BYU Cougars controlled the final (21–3) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: Max Hall (252) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: UNM 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 Lobos vs BYU Cougars?

New Mexico Lobos 3, BYU Cougars 21 in Week 7 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won New Mexico Lobos vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 3–21.

Where can I find the New Mexico Lobos vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282850252.

Who led New Mexico Lobos vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Max Hall (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for New Mexico Lobos at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

BYU Cougars

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W