Western Illinois Leathernecks 21–58 New Mexico State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 58–21 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 21, New Mexico State Aggies 58.

Game summary

New Mexico State Aggies dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 58–21 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 290.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.68 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Star Thomas — 96.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jonathan Brady — 4 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: New Mexico State (+0.492/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.012/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	12	6	0	21
New Mexico State Aggies	6	12	15	18	58

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 20

NMSUNew Mexico State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

New Mexico State
Q1TD
STStar Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Star Thomas rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q2TD
ESEli Stowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Eli Stowers rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
JJJaylin Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Matt Morrissey pass to Jaylin Jackson for a touchdown (5 yards)
New Mexico State
Q2TD
MWMonte Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Monte Watkins rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
LCLudovick Choquette
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Ludovick Choquette rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 37 yards
New Mexico State
Q3TD
BCBryce Childress
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Diego Pavia pass to Bryce Childress for a touchdown (75 yards)
New Mexico State
Q3TD
JBJonathan Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (80 yards)
Western Illinois
Q3TD
DMDonald McKinney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Matt Morrissey pass to Donald McKinney for a touchdown (26 yards)
New Mexico State
Q4TD
STStar Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Star Thomas rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q4TD
JPJordin Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-45
Eli Stowers pass to Jordin Parker for a touchdown (63 yards)
New Mexico State
Q4TD
MYMakhilyn Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-51
Makhilyn Young rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 290.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +13.54 EPA
Matt Morrissey (Western Illinois) — 189.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.16 EPA
Eli Stowers (New Mexico State) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.84 EPA/play +3.68 EPA

Rushing

Star Thomas (New Mexico State) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.73 EPA
Jamoni Jones (New Mexico State) — 53.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Ludovick Choquette (Western Illinois) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

Jonathan Brady (New Mexico State) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +1.06 EPA
Donald McKinney (Western Illinois) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +1.87 EPA
Seth Glatz (Western Illinois) — 3 rec · 73.0 yds +2.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	New Mexico State	20	75.0%	290	2	+0.68	+13.54
Matt Morrissey	Western Illinois	31	48.4%	189	2	+0.20	+6.16
Eli Stowers	New Mexico State	2	50.0%	63	1	+1.84	+3.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	New Mexico State
Plays	56	61
EPA / play	-0.012	+0.492
Total EPA	-0.68	+30.00
Success rate	33.9%	67.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.199	+0.783
Rush EPA / play	-0.273	+0.328
Yards	258	631

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	New Mexico State	6	76	+6.61	Rush TD
Q1	Western Illinois	3	-6	-3.78	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	3	-13	-4.82	Punt
Q1	Western Illinois	5	22	-1.57	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	10	66	+4.18	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	11	64	+3.92	Pass TD
Q2	New Mexico State	11	78	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	10	75	+6.61	Rush TD
Q2	New Mexico State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	2	4	-1.32	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	5	20	-2.70	Field goal
Q3	Western Illinois	5	6	-3.34	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	2	82	+5.94	Pass TD
Q3	Western Illinois	8	66	+2.42	Missed FG
Q3	New Mexico State	1	80	+5.31	Pass TD
Q3	Western Illinois	4	33	+2.87	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (80 yards) (+5.31 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Ludovick Choquette rushes 21 yards for a touchdown (+5.06 EPA)
Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Bryce Childress for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.05 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Eli Stowers pass to Jordin Parker for a touchdown (63 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Matt Morrissey pass to Seth Glatz for 46 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.32 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Eli Stowers rushes for 4 yards (2nd & 5) (-4.24 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Star Thomas rushes 25 yards for a touchdown (+4.21 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Field goal missed (-4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (58–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 290.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: New Mexico State at 0.492 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Illinois Leathernecks vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 21, New Mexico State Aggies 58 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs New Mexico State Aggies?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 21–58.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs New Mexico State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520166.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs New Mexico State Aggies in passing?

Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) led passers with 290.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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