Wyoming Cowboys vs. New Mexico State Aggies: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Wyoming Cowboys defeated New Mexico State Aggies 29–7 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Wyoming Cowboys 29, New Mexico State Aggies 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wyoming Cowboys	6	6	6	6	29
New Mexico State Aggies	2	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Vander Waal (2751) — 0.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +4.77 EPA
• Nick Jeanty (166) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -3.93 EPA
• Matt Romero (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -5.29 EPA

Rushing

• Nico Evans (2751) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
• Xazavian Valladay (2751) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Jevon Bigelow (2751) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• OJ Clark (166) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
• Jason Huntley (166) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Tyree Mayfield (2751) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Vander Waal	2751	20	65.0%	0	0	+0.24	+4.77
Nick Jeanty	166	6	33.3%	0	0	-0.66	-3.93
Matt Romero	166	30	53.3%	0	1	-0.18	-5.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WYO	NMSU
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	2751	11	0	+1.83	Ended
Q1	166	1	0	-0.60	Safety
Q1	2751	1	0	+2.74	Rush TD
Q1	2751	8	0	+4.67	Ended
Q1	166	3	0	-2.69	Punt
Q1	2751	3	0	-1.33	Punt
Q2	166	4	0	-2.10	Ended
Q2	2751	3	0	-1.53	Punt
Q2	166	3	0	-0.26	Punt
Q2	2751	2	0	-1.50	Punt
Q2	166	3	0	-1.94	Punt
Q2	2751	5	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	166	3	0	-1.82	Punt
Q2	2751	4	0	-0.58	Field goal
Q2	166	3	0	-3.03	Punt
Q2	2751	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Drew Dan 31 Yd pass from Matt Romero (Dylan Brown Kick) (+4.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Wyoming Cowboys · Jevon Bigelow 23 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick) (+3.08 EPA)
3. Q3 · Wyoming Cowboys · NEW MEXICO ST Penalty, Running Into Kicker (5 Yards) to the Wyom 38 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · Wyoming Cowboys · Nico Evans 56 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick) (+2.87 EPA)
5. Q1 · Wyoming Cowboys · Nico Evans 24 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick) (+2.74 EPA)
6. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Cooper Rothe kickoff for 61 yds , Royce Caldwell return for 1 yd to the NMxSt 36 NEW MEXICO ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (2 Yards) to the NMxSt 3 (-2.5 EPA)
7. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Matt Romero pass complete to OJ Clark for a loss of 3 yards to the NMxSt 42 (-2.4 EPA)
8. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Matt Romero pass complete to Anthony Muse for 19 yds to the NMxSt 47 for a 1ST down (+2.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wyoming Cowboys controlled the final (29–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Vander Waal (2751) — yds.
• EPA edge: WYO 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 Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Wyoming Cowboys 29, New Mexico State Aggies 7 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Wyoming Cowboys won with a final score of 29–7.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013437.

Who led Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico State Aggies in passing?

Tyler Vander Waal (2751) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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