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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. New Mexico Lobos: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Lobos defeat Pack 24–22 in Week 8

Carter Jones paced the box score as Lobos closed out a 22–24 Week 8 finish.

Nevada Wolf Pack 22 1-6
Final 22–24
New Mexico Lobos 24 4-3 Winner
Winner
New Mexico Lobos
Final score
22–24
Halftime
Nevada Wolf Pack 12–12 New Mexico Lobos
Top passer
Carter Jones
FantasyHQ MVP
Carter Jones

Top CFB performers · Pack

  • Carter Jones 201.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +4.6 EPA
  • Caleb Ramseur 39.0 yds · 2 TD -1.9 EPA
  • Carter Jones 19.0 yds +0.9 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lobos

  • Jack Layne 157.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -6.1 EPA
  • Scottre Humphrey 58.0 yds · 1 TD +4.3 EPA
  • D.J. McKinney 39.0 yds · 2 TD +0.3 EPA

Quick answer

New Mexico Lobos defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 24–22 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Nevada Wolf Pack 22, New Mexico Lobos 24.

Game summary

New Mexico Lobos edged Nevada Wolf Pack 24–22 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Carter Jones (Nevada) — 201.0 pass yds, +0.15 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Caleb Ramseur — 39.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Dakota Thomas — 8 rec, 67.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico (+0.037/play) vs Nevada (-0.052/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nevada Wolf Pack396322
New Mexico Lobos669024

Scoring Map

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

NEVNevada Wolf Pack
UNMNew Mexico Lobos

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. New Mexico
    Q1TD
    DMD.J. McKinney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    D.J. McKinney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Nevada
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    3-6

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  3. New Mexico
    Q2TD
    SHScottre Humphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Scottre Humphrey rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. Nevada
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 19
    Score
    6-12

    Field goal good from 36 yards

  5. Nevada
    Q2TD
    CRCaleb Ramseur

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Caleb Ramseur rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  6. New Mexico
    Q3TD
    DMD.J. McKinney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    D.J. McKinney rushes 22 yards for a touchdown

  7. Nevada
    Q3TD
    CRCaleb Ramseur

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Caleb Ramseur rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  8. New Mexico
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    18-21

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  9. Nevada
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    21-21

    Field goal good from 41 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Carter Jones (Nevada) — 201.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +4.63 EPA
  • Jack Layne (New Mexico) — 157.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -6.10 EPA

Rushing

  • Caleb Ramseur (Nevada) — 39.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
  • Scottre Humphrey (New Mexico) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
  • D.J. McKinney (New Mexico) — 39.0 yds · 2 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Dakota Thomas (Nevada) — 8 rec · 67.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Keagan Johnson (New Mexico) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.24 EPA
  • Marshaun Brown (Nevada) — 7 rec · 79.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Carter JonesNevada3076.7%2010+0.15+4.63
Jack LayneNew Mexico2458.3%1570-0.25-6.10

Team EPA comparison

StatNevadaNew Mexico
Plays5765
EPA / play-0.052+0.037
Total EPA-2.97+2.43
Success rate38.6%38.5%
Pass EPA / play+0.154-0.254
Rush EPA / play-0.281+0.208
Yards261374

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico1659-1.58Rush TD
Q1Nevada65-5.37Field goal
Q1New Mexico626-4.35Ended
Q1Nevada519-1.83Punt
Q2New Mexico12102+7.42Rush TD
Q2Nevada961+1.21Field goal
Q2New Mexico412-3.00Fumble
Q2Nevada322+4.43Rush TD
Q2New Mexico1-10.00Ended
Q3Nevada49-4.63Ended
Q3New Mexico432+2.89Rush TD
Q3Nevada1575+6.66Rush TD
Q3New Mexico672+1.57Field goal
Q4Nevada851+0.36Field goal
Q4New Mexico1063+1.47Missed FG
Q4Nevada719-3.79Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.66 EPA)
  2. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Jack Layne sacked for a loss of 7 yards (4th & 6) (-3.6 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Caleb Ramseur rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.52 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Caleb Ramseur rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.29 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Carter Jones pass to Marshaun Brown for 20 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.03 EPA)
  6. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Jack Layne pass to Dorian Thomas for 43 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.94 EPA)
  7. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Fumble (-2.87 EPA)
  8. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Scottre Humphrey rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • New Mexico Lobos controlled the final (24–22) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Carter Jones (Nevada) — 201.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: New Mexico at 0.037 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 Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos?

Nevada Wolf Pack 22, New Mexico Lobos 24 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos won with a final score of 22–24.

Where can I find the Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760395.

Who led Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos in passing?

Carter Jones (Nevada) led passers with 201.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Nevada Wolf Pack

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W