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New Mexico State Aggies vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Wildcats defeat Aggies 62–42 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for New Mexico State Aggies vs. Kentucky Wildcats (Week 3).

New Mexico State Aggies 42 1-2
Final 42–62
Kentucky Wildcats 62 1-3 Winner
Winner
Kentucky Wildcats
Final score
42–62
Halftime
New Mexico State Aggies 30–30 Kentucky Wildcats
Top passer
Stephen Johnson

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Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated New Mexico State Aggies 62–42 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 42, Kentucky Wildcats 62.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats rolled past New Mexico State Aggies 62–42 in Week 3 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 15 touchdowns across 15 plays.
  • Passing leader: Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.79 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Stanley Boom Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: C.J. Conrad — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico State Aggies18126642
Kentucky Wildcats121812662

Scoring Map

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

NMSUNew Mexico State Aggies
UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NMSU
    Q1TD
    TTTyrian Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Tyrian Taylor run for 5 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  2. UK
    Q1TD
    CCC.J. Conrad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 72 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  3. NMSU
    Q1TD
    JBJohnathan Boone

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Tyrian Taylor pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 31 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  4. UK
    Q1TD
    SBStanley Boom Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Stanley Boom Williams run for 63 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  5. NMSU
    Q1TD
    JBJohnathan Boone

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Tyler Rogers pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 35 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  6. NMSU
    Q2TD
    TRTyler Rogers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Tyler Rogers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  7. UK
    Q2TD
    BSBenjamin Snell Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Benjamin Snell Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  8. UK
    Q2TD
    BSBenjamin Snell Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-24

    Benjamin Snell Jr. run for 5 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  9. NMSU
    Q2TD
    GHGregory Hogan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-24

    Tyler Rogers pass complete to Gregory Hogan for 5 yds for a TD KENTUCKY Penalty, Defensive holding ( Yards) declined, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  10. UK
    Q2TD
    CCC.J. Conrad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-30

    Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 9 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  11. NMSU
    Q3TD
    TRTyler Rogers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-30

    Tyler Rogers run for 5 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK)

  12. UK
    Q3TD
    BSBenjamin Snell Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-36

    Benjamin Snell Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  13. UK
    Q3TD
    CCC.J. Conrad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-42

    Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 17 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  14. NMSU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-42

    Peyton Theisler punt for 39 yds , Charles Walker returns for 65 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  15. UK
    Q4TD
    BSBenjamin Snell Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-48

    Benjamin Snell Jr. run for 4 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis PAT MISSED)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +16.53 EPA
  • Tyrian Taylor (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.47 EPA/play +2.47 EPA
  • Tyler Rogers (166) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.04 EPA

Rushing

  • Stanley Boom Williams (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
  • Xavier Hall (166) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Benjamin Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.53 EPA

Receiving

  • C.J. Conrad (96) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +2.05 EPA
  • OJ Clark (166) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
  • Garrett Johnson (96) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Stephen Johnson962176.2%03+0.79+16.53
Tyrian Taylor1661100.0%01+2.47+2.47
Tyler Rogers1663151.6%02-0.03-1.04
Drew Barker96250.0%00-1.78-3.56

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19610-1.45Ended
Q116620-3.21Rush TD
Q19660+4.49Pass TD
Q1166140+4.84Ended
Q19610-0.97Ended
Q116610+2.47Pass TD
Q116660-2.61Ended
Q19610+5.06Rush TD
Q116640+0.81Pass TD
Q19630-2.56Punt
Q116610+0.07Ended
Q19630-4.46Interception
Q29610-0.10Ended
Q216610+0.74Rush TD
Q216610+2.53Ended
Q29610+0.87Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 72 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+7.1 EPA)
  2. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Tyler Rogers pass intercepted, touchback. Derrick Baity return for no gain (-6.96 EPA)
  3. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Peyton Theisler punt for 39 yds , Charles Walker returns for 65 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (-5.66 EPA)
  4. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Tyler Rogers pass intercepted Blake McClain return for 20 yds to the NMxSt 39 (-5.6 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stanley Boom Williams run for 63 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+5.06 EPA)
  6. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Peyton Theisler punt for 31 yds , Charles Walker returns for no gain to the Kent 31 Charles Walker fumbled, recovered by NMxSt Izaiah Lottie (+4.77 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to Jeff Badet for 54 yds to the NMxSt 5 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
  8. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Tyler Rogers pass complete to Xavier Hall for 20 yds to the Kent 48 for a 1ST down KENTUCKY Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Kent 37 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (62–42) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Stephen Johnson (96) — yds, 3 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

New Mexico State Aggies 42, Kentucky Wildcats 62 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 42–62.

Where can I find the New Mexico State Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868995.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Stephen Johnson (96) 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 State Aggies at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

New Mexico State Aggies

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Kentucky Wildcats

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W