New Mexico State Aggies 38–29 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–29 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 38, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 29.

Game summary

New Mexico State Aggies beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–29 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 270.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Young — 116.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 5 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: New Mexico State (+0.288/play) vs Western Kentucky (+0.117/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	3	12	6	6	38
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	6	0	12	29

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

+3OPP 23

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (72 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Austin Reed rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 40 yards
New Mexico State
Q2TD
JBJonathan Brady
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Jonathan Brady rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q2TD
THTrent Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Diego Pavia pass to Trent Hudson for a touchdown (4 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
CBCraig Burt Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Austin Reed pass to Craig Burt Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards)
New Mexico State
Q3TD
ESEli Stowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Diego Pavia pass to Eli Stowers for a touchdown (7 yards)
New Mexico State
Q4TD
ESEli Stowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Eli Stowers rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Interception returned for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (15 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 270.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +12.75 EPA
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 141.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +10.64 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 116.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 44.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) — 34.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Jonathan Brady (New Mexico State) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	35	54.3%	270	3	+0.36	+12.75
Diego Pavia	New Mexico State	25	56.0%	141	2	+0.43	+10.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	New Mexico State	Western Kentucky
Plays	61	69
EPA / play	+0.288	+0.117
Total EPA	+17.54	+8.07
Success rate	50.8%	46.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.426	+0.107
Rush EPA / play	+0.192	+0.128
Yards	388	533

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	New Mexico State	3	3	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	73	+5.46	Rush TD
Q1	New Mexico State	5	53	-0.14	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.85	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	7	49	+4.56	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	42	-3.83	Missed FG
Q2	New Mexico State	11	72	+5.73	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	17	75	+6.09	Pass TD
Q3	New Mexico State	5	31	+0.05	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	4	35	+0.93	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	11	78	+5.46	Pass TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	11	87	+1.70	Missed FG
Q4	New Mexico State	4	13	-1.97	Punt
Q4	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.82	Punt
Q4	New Mexico State	11	81	+7.35	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.92 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (72 yards) (+7.65 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Field goal missed (-3.75 EPA)
Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Star Thomas rushes for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.3 EPA)
Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Trevor Stephens for 17 yards (4th & 1) (+3.25 EPA)
Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Bryce Childress for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.09 EPA)
Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Eli Stowers for a touchdown (7 yards) (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (38–29) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 270.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: New Mexico State at 0.288 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

New Mexico State Aggies 38, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 29 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 38–29.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520399.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 270.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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