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New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah State Aggies: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Lobos defeat Aggies 50–45 in Week 8

S.Petras paced the box score as Lobos closed out a 50–45 Week 8 finish.

New Mexico Lobos 50 3-4 Winner
Final 50–45
Utah State Aggies 45 1-6
Winner
New Mexico Lobos
Final score
50–45
Halftime
New Mexico Lobos 0–12 Utah State Aggies
Top passer
S.Petras
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Petras

Top CFB performers · Lobos

  • D.Dampier 20.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.3 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Aggies

  • S.Petras 87.0 yds · +0.91 EPA/play +6.3 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.1 EPA

Quick answer

New Mexico Lobos defeated Utah State Aggies 50–45 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: New Mexico Lobos 50, Utah State Aggies 45.

Game summary

New Mexico Lobos edged Utah State Aggies 50–45 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns across 2 plays.
  • Passing leader: S.Petras (Utah State) — 87.0 pass yds, +0.91 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: pass. Pass incomplete intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Utah State (+0.132/play) vs New Mexico (-0.401/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Mexico Lobos000050
Utah State Aggies1200045

Scoring Map

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

UNMNew Mexico Lobos
USUUtah State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

2 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Utah State
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Utah State
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • S.Petras (Utah State) — 87.0 yds · +0.91 EPA/play +6.35 EPA
  • D.Dampier (New Mexico) — 20.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.27 EPA
  • etras steps back to pass. Pass (Utah State) — 0.0 yds · -1.06 EPA/play -1.06 EPA

Receiving

  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (New Mexico) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.14 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (Utah State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
S.PetrasUtah State7100.0%870+0.91+6.35
D.DampierNew Mexico450.0%200+0.07+0.27
etras steps back to pass. PassUtah State10.0%00-1.06-1.06
mpier steps back to pass. PassNew Mexico20.0%00-1.14-2.28

Team EPA comparison

StatNew MexicoUtah State
Plays1022
EPA / play-0.401+0.132
Total EPA-4.01+2.90
Success rate30.0%59.1%
Pass EPA / play-0.335+0.661
Rush EPA / play-0.499-0.170
Yards31126

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico314-0.49Ended
Q1Utah State758+4.09Rush TD
Q1New Mexico38-1.63Punt
Q1Utah State1568-1.19Rush TD
Q1New Mexico49-1.89Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Rush (4th & 2) (-3.6 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · S.Petras completion for 18 yards (3rd & 13) (+2.78 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Rush (3rd & 1) (+1.82 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Rush (3rd & 3) (-1.75 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Kickoff (-1.74 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · S.Petras completion for 24 yards (2nd & 6) (+1.69 EPA)
  7. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Rush (3rd & 2) (-1.63 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Kickoff (-1.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • New Mexico Lobos controlled the final (50–45) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: S.Petras (Utah State) — 87.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Utah State at 0.132 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 Lobos vs Utah State Aggies?

New Mexico Lobos 50, Utah State Aggies 45 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won New Mexico Lobos vs Utah State Aggies?

New Mexico Lobos won with a final score of 50–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643737.

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

S.Petras (Utah State) led passers with 87.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

Utah State Aggies

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L