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Utah State Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Lobos defeat Aggies 33–14 in Week 9

#11 B.Pegan caught at 48 paced the box score as Lobos closed out a 14–33 Week 9 finish.

Utah State Aggies 14 4-5
Final 14–33
New Mexico Lobos 33 5-3 Winner
Winner
New Mexico Lobos
Final score
14–33
Halftime
Utah State Aggies 14–15 New Mexico Lobos
Top passer
Shotgun #16 B.Barnes
FantasyHQ MVP
#11 B.Pegan caught at 48

Top CFB performers · Aggies

  • Shotgun #16 B.Barnes 23.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +3.3 EPA
  • #11 B.Pegan caught at 48 1 rec · 54.0 yds +3.9 EPA
  • #11 B.Pegan caught at 40 1 rec · 28.0 yds +3.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lobos

  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Layne 2.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -0.9 EPA
  • #88 C.Keith caught at 27 2 rec · 63.0 yds +2.6 EPA
  • #7 D.Thomas caught at 37 1 rec · 17.0 yds +1.3 EPA

Quick answer

New Mexico Lobos defeated Utah State Aggies 33–14 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Utah State Aggies 14, New Mexico Lobos 33.

Game summary

New Mexico Lobos rolled past Utah State Aggies 33–14 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) — 23.0 pass yds, +0.66 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #88 C.Keith caught at 27 — 2 rec, 63.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Utah State (+0.187/play) vs New Mexico (+0.052/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah State Aggies680614
New Mexico Lobos0150633

Scoring Map

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

USUUtah State Aggies
UNMNew Mexico Lobos

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Utah State
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Punt return touchdown

  2. New Mexico
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Rushing touchdown

  3. Utah State
    Q2Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    8-6

    Safety

  4. New Mexico
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    8-9

    Field goal good from 41 yards

  5. Utah State
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    14-9

    Rushing touchdown

  6. New Mexico
    Q2TD
    #C#88 C.Keith caught at 27

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    14-15

    #88 C.Keith caught at 27 catch for a touchdown (40 yards)

  7. Utah State
    Q4TD
    #B#11 B.Pegan caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    20-15

    #11 B.Pegan caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)

  8. New Mexico
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    20-21

    Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) — 23.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +3.32 EPA
  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Layne (New Mexico) — 2.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -0.95 EPA
  • No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) — 112.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -2.33 EPA

Receiving

  • #88 C.Keith caught at 27 (New Mexico) — 2 rec · 63.0 yds +2.55 EPA
  • #11 B.Pegan caught at 48 (Utah State) — 1 rec · 54.0 yds +3.91 EPA
  • #11 B.Pegan caught at 40 (Utah State) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +3.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shotgun #16 B.BarnesUtah State560.0%230+0.66+3.32
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.LayneNew Mexico1100.0%20-0.95-0.95
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.BarnesUtah State2045.0%1120-0.12-2.33
Shotgun #2 J.LayneNew Mexico2075.0%1410-0.15-3.05

Team EPA comparison

StatUtah StateNew Mexico
Plays4864
EPA / play+0.187+0.052
Total EPA+8.99+3.34
Success rate39.6%53.1%
Pass EPA / play+0.138+0.007
Rush EPA / play+0.246+0.076
Yards302407

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1New Mexico830-5.60Punt
Q1Utah State3-1+0.35Touchdown
Q1Utah State746-2.43Interception
Q1New Mexico1380+6.32Rush TD
Q2Utah State67-1.89Punt
Q2New Mexico417-1.59Punt
Q2Utah State00Safety
Q2New Mexico634-0.53Field goal
Q2Utah State375+7.44Rush TD
Q2New Mexico470+5.37Pass TD
Q2Utah State514-2.07Punt
Q2New Mexico22-0.44Ended
Q3Utah State735+0.53Punt
Q3New Mexico530-0.38Punt
Q3Utah State747+1.52Punt
Q3New Mexico422-1.27Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Rushing touchdown (+6.11 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes pass intercepted (-4.74 EPA)
  3. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · #88 C.Keith caught at 27 catch for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.15 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes pass to #11 B.Pegan caught at 48 for 54 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.91 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes pass to #11 B.Pegan caught at 40 for 28 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.44 EPA)
  6. Q4 · New Mexico Lobos · Rushing touchdown (+3.21 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes pass to #5 B.Boyd caught at 24 for 15 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.09 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Punt return touchdown (-2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • New Mexico Lobos controlled the final (33–14) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) — 23.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Utah State at 0.187 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 Utah State Aggies vs New Mexico Lobos?

Utah State Aggies 14, New Mexico Lobos 33 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos won with a final score of 14–33.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760400.

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

Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) led passers with 23.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Utah State Aggies

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

New Mexico Lobos

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W