Sam Houston Bearkats vs. New Mexico State Aggies: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 27–13 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 13, New Mexico State Aggies 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	0	6	6	13
New Mexico State Aggies	12	12	0	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 272.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.30 EPA
• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 279.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.53 EPA

Rushing

• Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA
• Star Thomas (New Mexico State) — 21.0 yds -0.62 EPA
• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 42.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Phillips (Sam Houston) — 9 rec · 112.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 8 rec · 55.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Eli Stowers (New Mexico State) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	New Mexico State	38	52.6%	272	2	+0.17	+6.30
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	48	64.6%	279	2	-0.03	-1.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	New Mexico State
Plays	67	70
EPA / play	-0.090	+0.052
Total EPA	-6.01	+3.61
Success rate	41.8%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.032	+0.166
Rush EPA / play	-0.236	-0.084
Yards	361	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	6	35	-0.52	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	11	97	+8.51	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	4	28	-0.56	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	2	80	+5.82	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	3	7	-2.10	Ended
Q2	New Mexico State	8	66	+0.87	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	6	17	-4.94	Ended
Q2	New Mexico State	6	31	-1.53	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	4	11	-1.20	Punt
Q2	New Mexico State	11	91	+6.51	Pass TD
Q2	Sam Houston	4	26	-0.44	Ended
Q3	New Mexico State	6	14	-2.19	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	3	1	-2.34	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	3	7	-2.10	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	3	-2	-3.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Trent Hudson for a touchdown (78 yards) (+6.35 EPA)
2. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Penalty (4th & 7) (+5.72 EPA)
3. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia pass to Trent Hudson for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
4. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Punt (-3.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
6. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Simeon Evans for 8 yards (4th & 5) (+3.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Field goal missed (-3.06 EPA)
8. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Malik Phillips for 33 yards (1st & 10) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (27–13) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 272.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: New Mexico State at 0.052 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Sam Houston Bearkats 13, New Mexico State Aggies 27 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 13–27.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520315.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies in passing?

Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) led passers with 272.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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