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Colorado State Rams vs. New Mexico Lobos: 2025 Week 12 Recap

Lobos defeat Rams 20–17 in Week 12

#25 L.Avant caught at 47 paced the box score as Lobos closed out a 17–20 Week 12 finish.

Colorado State Rams 17 2-8
Final 17–20
New Mexico Lobos 20 7-3 Winner
Winner
New Mexico Lobos
Final score
17–20
Halftime
Colorado State Rams 0–9 New Mexico Lobos
Top passer
Shotgun #3 D.Curry
FantasyHQ MVP
#25 L.Avant caught at 47

Top CFB performers · Rams

  • Shotgun #3 D.Curry 106.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +1.8 EPA
  • #25 L.Avant caught at 47 1 rec · 41.0 yds +4.3 EPA
  • #81 R.Beers caught at 46 1 rec · 21.0 yds +4.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lobos

  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Layne 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.6 EPA
  • #6 K.Johnson caught at 24 2 rec · 33.0 yds +0.9 EPA
  • #0 Z.Smith thrown to 40 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.8 EPA

Quick answer

New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado State Rams 20–17 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Colorado State Rams 17, New Mexico Lobos 20.

Game summary

New Mexico Lobos edged Colorado State Rams 20–17 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shotgun #3 D.Curry (Colorado State) — 106.0 pass yds, +0.13 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #6 K.Johnson caught at 24 — 2 rec, 33.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico (-0.126/play) vs Colorado State (-0.272/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado State Rams009617
New Mexico Lobos090920

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams
UNMNew Mexico Lobos

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. New Mexico
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. New Mexico
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    0-9

    Field goal good from 45 yards

  3. Colorado State
    Q3TD
    #R#81 R.Beers caught at 01

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    #81 R.Beers caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)

  4. Colorado State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 13
    Score
    9-9

    Field goal good from 30 yards

  5. New Mexico
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Rushing touchdown

  6. New Mexico
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    9-18

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  7. Colorado State
    Q4TD
    #L#25 L.Avant caught at 47

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    #25 L.Avant caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (41 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shotgun #3 D.Curry (Colorado State) — 106.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +1.77 EPA
  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Layne (New Mexico) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.60 EPA
  • Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.Brousseau (Colorado State) — 12.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -1.12 EPA

Receiving

  • #6 K.Johnson caught at 24 (New Mexico) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds +0.93 EPA
  • #0 Z.Smith thrown to 40 (New Mexico) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
  • #0 Z.Smith caught at 48 (New Mexico) — 1 rec · 43.0 yds +4.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shotgun #3 D.CurryColorado State1485.7%1060+0.13+1.77
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.LayneNew Mexico10.0%00-0.59-0.60
Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.BrousseauColorado State475.0%120-0.28-1.12
Shotgun #7 J.BrousseauColorado State862.5%260-0.17-1.33
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.BrousseauColorado State10.0%-60-1.88-1.88
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 D.CurryColorado State30.0%-150-1.24-3.73

Team EPA comparison

StatColorado StateNew Mexico
Plays7060
EPA / play-0.272-0.126
Total EPA-19.06-7.58
Success rate31.4%36.7%
Pass EPA / play-0.190-0.294
Rush EPA / play-0.479+0.031
Yards394336

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico35-2.65Punt
Q1Colorado State833+0.41Punt
Q1New Mexico514-2.43Ended
Q1Colorado State34-2.82Ended
Q1New Mexico550+1.64Punt
Q1Colorado State25-0.84Punt
Q1New Mexico18+0.96Ended
Q1Colorado State516-2.02Ended
Q2New Mexico1272+5.40Rush TD
Q2Colorado State37-1.22Punt
Q2New Mexico35-0.98Punt
Q2Colorado State613-1.95Punt
Q2New Mexico752-0.17Field goal
Q3Colorado State322-4.05Interception
Q3New Mexico424+0.09Fumble
Q3Colorado State34-2.72Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 D.Curry pass intercepted (-7.53 EPA)
  2. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Fumble (-6.72 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 D.Curry pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
  4. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Shotgun #2 J.Layne pass to #0 Z.Smith caught at 48 for 43 yards (2nd & 21) (+4.9 EPA)
  5. Q3 · New Mexico Lobos · Fumble (-4.62 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 D.Curry pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
  7. Q4 · New Mexico Lobos · Rushing touchdown (+4.37 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · #25 L.Avant caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • New Mexico Lobos controlled the final (20–17) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Shotgun #3 D.Curry (Colorado State) — 106.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico at -0.126 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 Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos?

Colorado State Rams 17, New Mexico Lobos 20 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos won with a final score of 17–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760411.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos in passing?

Shotgun #3 D.Curry (Colorado State) led passers with 106.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Colorado State Rams

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W