New Mexico State Aggies 26–20 Utah State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated Utah State Aggies 26–20 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 26, Utah State Aggies 20.

Game summary

New Mexico State Aggies edged Utah State Aggies 26–20 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jordan Love (328) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.06 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LaJuan Hunt — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Larry Rose III — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	9	3	0	6	6	26
Utah State Aggies	6	6	0	6	0	20

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

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+3OPP 33

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USUUtah State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NMSU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jason Huntley 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Dylan Brown Kick)
USU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Savon Scarver 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
NMSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Dylan Brown 23 Yd Field Goal
USU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-9
Dominik Eberle 30 Yd Field Goal
NMSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Dylan Brown 33 Yd Field Goal
USU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-12
Dominik Eberle 35 Yd Field Goal
NMSU
Q4TD
JSJaleel Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Tyler Rogers pass complete to Jaleel Scott for 11 yds for a TD, (Dylan Brown KICK)
USU
Q4TD
LHLaJuan Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
LaJuan Hunt run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dominik Eberle KICK)
NMSU
OTTD
LRLarry Rose III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Larry Rose III run for 21 yds for a TD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jordan Love (328) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -2.20 EPA
Tyler Rogers (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.33 EPA/play -17.38 EPA

Rushing

LaJuan Hunt (328) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
Larry Rose III (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
Gerold Bright (328) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

Larry Rose III (166) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Ron'quavion Tarver (328) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Johnathan Boone (166) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Love	328	39	61.5%	0	0	-0.06	-2.20
Tyler Rogers	166	53	54.7%	0	1	-0.33	-17.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NMSU	USU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	328	9	+1.72	Ended
Q1	166	3	+1.47	Interception
Q1	328	5	-3.98	Fumble
Q1	166	6	-0.89	Punt
Q1	328	5	-0.19	Punt
Q1	166	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	328	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	166	11	-0.98	Field goal
Q2	328	4	-0.64	Field goal
Q2	166	3	+1.33	Fumble
Q2	328	4	-0.72	Punt
Q2	166	3	-1.96	Punt
Q2	328	7	+0.94	Missed FG
Q2	166	3	-2.01	Punt
Q2	328	5	-2.23	Punt
Q2	166	3	-2.77	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Jordan Love run for a loss of 11 yards to the NMxSt 12 Jordan Love fumbled, forced by Terrill Hanks, recovered by NMxSt Terrill Hanks (-6.77 EPA)
Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Savon Scarver 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Dominik Eberle Kick) (+6.37 EPA)
Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Tyler Rogers pass intercepted Dallin Leavitt return for 20 yds to the NMxSt 42 (-5.94 EPA)
Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Jason Huntley 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Dylan Brown Kick) (+5.54 EPA)
OT · Utah State Aggies · Dominik Eberle 29 yd FG MISSED (-4.89 EPA)
Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Dominik Eberle 49 yd FG MISSED (-4.7 EPA)
OT · New Mexico State Aggies · Larry Rose III run for 21 yds for a TD (+4.51 EPA)
Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Jordan Love pass complete to Ron'quavion Tarver for 41 yds to the NMxSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (26–20) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jordan Love (328) — yds.
EPA edge: NMSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico State Aggies 26, Utah State Aggies 20 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Utah State Aggies?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 26–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400966332.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Jordan Love (328) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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