Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41–28 New Mexico State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 41–28 in Week 11, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41, New Mexico State Aggies 28.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat New Mexico State Aggies 41–28 in Week 11 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 51.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.58 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mike Washington — 152.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kisean Johnson — 5 rec, 88.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (-0.012/play) vs New Mexico State (-0.021/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	9	6	9	41
New Mexico State Aggies	6	0	12	6	28

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 36

NMSUNew Mexico State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
EMEaston Messer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (54 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
CVCaden Veltkamp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Caden Veltkamp rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q1TD
MWMike Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Mike Washington rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
KJKisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Dalvin Smith pass to Kisean Johnson for a touchdown (51 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 42 yards
New Mexico State
Q3TD
MWMike Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Mike Washington rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
New Mexico State
Q3TD
SMSeth McGowan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Seth McGowan rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
CVCaden Veltkamp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Caden Veltkamp rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (28 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
36-18
Field goal good from 53 yards
New Mexico State
Q4TD
DFDonovan Faupel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
Santino Marucci pass to Donovan Faupel for a touchdown (29 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.58 EPA/play +3.58 EPA
Santino Marucci (New Mexico State) — 153.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.37 EPA
Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 240.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.99 EPA

Rushing

Mike Washington (New Mexico State) — 152.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 74.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Seth McGowan (New Mexico State) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 88.0 yds +1.54 EPA
K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 73.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dalvin Smith	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	51	1	+3.58	+3.58
Santino Marucci	New Mexico State	20	50.0%	153	1	-0.02	-0.37
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	28	64.3%	240	2	-0.04	-0.99
Brandon Nunez	New Mexico State	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-1.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	New Mexico State
Plays	63	77
EPA / play	-0.012	-0.021
Total EPA	-0.79	-1.62
Success rate	41.3%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.089	-0.102
Rush EPA / play	-0.099	+0.011
Yards	413	484

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	70	+5.70	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	27	+1.24	Ended
Q1	New Mexico State	1	2	-5.60	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	1	1	+1.19	Rush TD
Q1	New Mexico State	13	70	+6.46	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	79	+5.74	Pass TD
Q2	New Mexico State	6	48	-4.39	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	1	-2.95	Punt
Q2	New Mexico State	7	43	-0.06	Missed FG
Q2	Western Kentucky	2	7	-3.71	Interception
Q2	New Mexico State	4	8	-4.49	Fumble
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	40	+0.91	Ended
Q2	New Mexico State	8	43	+1.69	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	19	-1.68	Field goal
Q3	New Mexico State	6	5	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	1	0	-5.30	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Santino Marucci pass intercepted (-5.6 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-5.3 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Fumble (-5.08 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Fumble (-5.08 EPA)
Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · Santino Marucci pass to Donovan Faupel for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.02 EPA)
Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Santino Marucci pass intercepted (-4.95 EPA)
Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Mike Washington rushes for 47 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.71 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (41–28) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 51.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.012 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41, New Mexico State Aggies 28 in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs New Mexico State Aggies?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 41–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641036.

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

Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) led passers with 51.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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