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New Mexico State Aggies vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Bearkats defeat Aggies 31–11 in Week 4

J.Bauer paced the box score as Bearkats closed out a 11–31 Week 4 finish.

New Mexico State Aggies 11 1-3
Final 11–31
Sam Houston Bearkats 31 4-1 Winner
Winner
Sam Houston Bearkats
Final score
11–31
Halftime
New Mexico State Aggies 3–18 Sam Houston Bearkats
Top passer
J.Bauer
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Bauer

Top CFB performers · Aggies

  • S.Marucci 79.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.2 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.9 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bearkats

  • J.Bauer 18.0 yds · +1.22 EPA/play +2.4 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.0 EPA

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated New Mexico State Aggies 31–11 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 11, Sam Houston Bearkats 31.

Game summary

Sam Houston Bearkats rolled past New Mexico State Aggies 31–11 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: J.Bauer (Sam Houston) — 18.0 pass yds, +1.22 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: pass. Pass incomplete intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Sam Houston (-0.010/play) vs New Mexico State (-0.304/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico State Aggies300611
Sam Houston Bearkats1260931

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
SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Sam Houston
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Sam Houston
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Rushing touchdown

  3. New Mexico State
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    3-12

    Field goal good from 32 yards

  4. Sam Houston
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-18

    Rushing touchdown

  5. Sam Houston
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 29
    Score
    3-21

    Field goal good from 46 yards

  6. New Mexico State
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Passing touchdown (3 yards)

  7. Sam Houston
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Passing touchdown (20 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • J.Bauer (Sam Houston) — 18.0 yds · +1.22 EPA/play +2.43 EPA
  • S.Marucci (New Mexico State) — 79.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.20 EPA
  • Bauer steps back to pass. Pass (Sam Houston) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -1.48 EPA

Receiving

  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (New Mexico State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.92 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (Sam Houston) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.99 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. (New Mexico State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
J.BauerSam Houston2100.0%180+1.22+2.43
S.MarucciNew Mexico State1758.8%790-0.07-1.20
Bauer steps back to pass. PassSam Houston20.0%00-0.74-1.48
H.WatsonSam Houston1181.8%740-0.46-5.08
atson steps back to pass. PassSam Houston100.0%00-1.04-10.44
rucci steps back to pass. PassNew Mexico State130.0%00-0.99-12.84

Team EPA comparison

StatNew Mexico StateSam Houston
Plays5678
EPA / play-0.304-0.010
Total EPA-17.04-0.79
Success rate35.7%44.9%
Pass EPA / play-0.395-0.479
Rush EPA / play-0.183+0.238
Yards174389

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico State25-1.04Ended
Q1Sam Houston735+2.82Rush TD
Q1New Mexico State322-4.17Interception
Q1Sam Houston213-3.00Interception
Q1New Mexico State36-2.04Punt
Q1Sam Houston475+6.10Rush TD
Q1New Mexico State1243-1.26Field goal
Q1Sam Houston35-2.72Punt
Q1New Mexico State32-3.12Punt
Q1Sam Houston35-2.64Punt
Q2New Mexico State713-0.54Ended
Q2Sam Houston516-0.90Punt
Q2New Mexico State10-2.27Interception
Q2Sam Houston2091+0.06Fumble
Q2New Mexico State10-1.76Punt
Q3Sam Houston952+3.95Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-5.53 EPA)
  2. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · S.Marucci pass intercepted (-5.48 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · H.Watson pass intercepted (-3.81 EPA)
  4. Q4 · New Mexico State Aggies · S.Marucci completion for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+3.77 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Rushing touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · H.Watson pass intercepted (-3.62 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Passing touchdown (20 yards) (+3.21 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Rushing touchdown (+2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (31–11) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: J.Bauer (Sam Houston) — 18.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Sam Houston at -0.01 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 Sam Houston Bearkats?

New Mexico State Aggies 11, Sam Houston Bearkats 31 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 11–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641034.

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

J.Bauer (Sam Houston) led passers with 18.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

New Mexico State Aggies

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Sam Houston Bearkats

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W