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New Mexico State Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Aggies defeat Lobos 27–17 in Week 3

Diego Pavia paced the box score as Aggies closed out a 27–17 Week 3 finish.

New Mexico State Aggies 27 2-3 Winner
Final 27–17
New Mexico Lobos 17 1-2
Winner
New Mexico State Aggies
Final score
27–17
Halftime
New Mexico State Aggies 24–0 New Mexico Lobos
Top passer
Diego Pavia
FantasyHQ MVP
Diego Pavia

Top CFB performers · Aggies

  • Diego Pavia 200.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +13.4 EPA
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt 83.0 yds · 1 TD +3.6 EPA
  • Diego Pavia 99.0 yds +3.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lobos

  • Diego Pavia 200.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +13.4 EPA
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt 83.0 yds · 1 TD +3.6 EPA
  • Diego Pavia 99.0 yds +3.8 EPA

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated New Mexico Lobos 27–17 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 27, New Mexico Lobos 17.

Game summary

New Mexico State Aggies beat New Mexico Lobos 27–17 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 200.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.89 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jacory Croskey-Merritt — 83.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jeremiah Hixon — 5 rec, 45.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico State (+0.366/play) vs New Mexico (+0.114/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico State Aggies0153627
New Mexico Lobos360617

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
UNMNew Mexico Lobos

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. New Mexico
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 25 yards

  2. New Mexico State
    Q2TD
    STStar Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Star Thomas rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  3. New Mexico
    Q2TD
    JCJacory Croskey-Merritt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. New Mexico State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    9-9

    Field goal good from 26 yards

  5. New Mexico State
    Q2TD
    JBJonathan Brady

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-9

    Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (31 yards)

  6. New Mexico State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 30
    Score
    18-9

    Field goal good from 47 yards

  7. New Mexico
    Q4TD
    AEAndrew Erickson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Dylan Hopkins pass to Andrew Erickson for a touchdown (1 yard)

  8. New Mexico State
    Q4TD
    JBJonathan Brady

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (75 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 200.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +13.40 EPA
  • Dylan Hopkins (New Mexico) — 238.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.65 EPA
  • Eli Stowers (New Mexico State) — 17.0 yds · +0.79 EPA/play +0.79 EPA

Rushing

  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt (New Mexico) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
  • Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 99.0 yds +0.38 EPA
  • Star Thomas (New Mexico State) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • Jeremiah Hixon (New Mexico) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +0.69 EPA
  • Jonathan Brady (New Mexico State) — 3 rec · 109.0 yds +3.35 EPA
  • Andrew Erickson (New Mexico) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +1.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Diego PaviaNew Mexico State1560.0%2002+0.89+13.40
Dylan HopkinsNew Mexico4050.0%2381+0.14+5.65
Eli StowersNew Mexico State1100.0%170+0.79+0.79

Team EPA comparison

StatNew Mexico StateNew Mexico
Plays4571
EPA / play+0.366+0.114
Total EPA+16.46+8.07
Success rate48.9%50.7%
Pass EPA / play+0.887+0.141
Rush EPA / play+0.078+0.078
Yards398401

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico1174+2.14Field goal
Q1New Mexico State33-2.28Punt
Q1New Mexico867-0.68Fumble
Q1New Mexico State1094+8.10Rush TD
Q2New Mexico775+5.99Rush TD
Q2New Mexico State766+0.96Field goal
Q2New Mexico3-1-1.50Punt
Q2New Mexico State663+5.62Pass TD
Q2New Mexico521-0.69Ended
Q3New Mexico State317-1.03Punt
Q3New Mexico510-3.07Punt
Q3New Mexico State1176+2.91Field goal
Q3New Mexico1160+5.77Pass TD
Q4New Mexico State175+5.62Pass TD
Q4New Mexico410-2.27Punt
Q4New Mexico State34-2.68Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.62 EPA)
  2. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Jonathan Brady for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
  3. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Fumble (-4.53 EPA)
  4. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Trent Hudson for 29 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.98 EPA)
  5. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Dylan Hopkins rushes for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.52 EPA)
  6. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Dylan Hopkins pass to Luke Wysong for 41 yards (2nd & 13) (+3.46 EPA)
  7. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Dylan Hopkins pass to Andrew Erickson for 26 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.39 EPA)
  8. Q4 · New Mexico Lobos · Field goal missed (-3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (27–17) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 200.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico State at 0.366 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 New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico State Aggies 27, New Mexico Lobos 17 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 27–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520238.

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

Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) led passers with 200.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

New Mexico State Aggies

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L