NMSU
3-8
NMSU
36
Final
21
MTSU
MTSU
3-8
1st Quarter
NMSU
MTSU
TD
12:46
Dylan Early 30 Yd Interception Return (Abraham Montano Kick)
7
0
FG
2:22
Abraham Montano 42 Yd Field Goal
10
0
2nd Quarter
NMSU
MTSU
TD
10:56
Jaiden Credle 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
10
7
FG
1:35
Abraham Montano 26 Yd Field Goal
13
7
3rd Quarter
NMSU
MTSU
TD
9:55
Seth McGowan 12 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Abraham Montano Kick)
20
7
TD
3:56
Holden Willis 12 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
20
14
TD
1:22
Mike Washington 11 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
26
14
4th Quarter
NMSU
MTSU
TD
12:41
Omari Kelly 19 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
26
21
TD
7:43
Cooper Sheehan 4 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Abraham Montano Kick)
33
21
FG
1:55
Abraham Montano 21 Yd Field Goal
36
21
Interception Touchdown
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:06
Abraham Montano kickoff for 64 yds , Kellen Stewart return for 29 yds to the MTSU 15
1st & 10 at MTSU 15
(14:47 - 1st) Terry Wilkins run for 5 yds to the MTSU 20
2nd & 5 at MTSU 20
(14:10 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Cam'ron Lacy for 2 yds to the MTSU 22
3rd & 3 at MTSU 22
(13:25 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 7 yds to the MTSU 29 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 29
(12:46 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted Dylan Early return for 30 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)
Punt
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:59
Abraham Montano kickoff for 60 yds
1st & 10 at MTSU 35
(12:41 - 1st) Jaiden Credle run for 3 yds to the MTSU 38
2nd & 7 at MTSU 38
(12:05 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Hayes Sutton for 13 yds to the NMSU 49 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 49
(11:41 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato run for 5 yds to the NMSU 44
2nd & 5 at NMSU 44
(11:07 - 1st) Jaiden Credle run for 3 yds to the NMSU 41
3rd & 2 at NMSU 41
(10:25 - 1st) (10:25) VATTIATO, Nicholas pass to the left complete for 14 yards to KELLY, Omari caught at the NMS35 and advanced to the NMS27 (BARNES, Tayden), clock 10:26. PENALTY MTSU Face mask on JAMES, Markel enforced 15 yards from the NMS41 to the MTSU44 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
3rd & 17 at MTSU 44
(9:59 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
4th & 17 at MTSU 44
(9:56 - 1st) Trey Turk punt for 47 yds , TJ Pride returns for 17 yds to the NMSU 26
Field Goal
15 plays, 50 yards, 7:25
1st & 10 at NMSU 26
(9:36 - 1st) Mike Washington run for 5 yds to the NMSU 31
2nd & 5 at NMSU 31
(9:09 - 1st) Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 12 yds to the NMSU 43 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 43
(8:34 - 1st) Parker Awad run for 5 yds to the NMSU 48
2nd & 5 at NMSU 48
(7:55 - 1st) Seth McGowan run for 1 yd to the NMSU 49
3rd & 4 at NMSU 49
(7:32 - 1st) Parker Awad pass complete to TJ Pride for 4 yds to the MTSU 47 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 47
(6:58 - 1st) Parker Awad run for a loss of 3 yards to the 50 yard line
2nd & 13 at 50
(6:22 - 1st) Seth McGowan run for 12 yds to the MTSU 38
3rd & 1 at MTSU 38
(5:41 - 1st) Mike Washington run for 4 yds to the MTSU 34 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 34
(5:11 - 1st) Mike Washington run for no gain to the MTSU 34
2nd & 10 at MTSU 34
(4:38 - 1st) Mike Washington run for 2 yds to the MTSU 32
3rd & 8 at MTSU 32
(3:58 - 1st) Parker Awad pass complete to TJ Pride for 9 yds to the MTSU 23 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 23
(3:36 - 1st) Mike Washington run for a loss of 1 yard to the MTSU 24
2nd & 11 at MTSU 24
(3:08 - 1st) Parker Awad run for no gain to the MTSU 24
3rd & 11 at MTSU 24
(2:28 - 1st) Parker Awad pass incomplete
4th & 11 at MTSU 24
(2:22 - 1st) Abraham Montano 42 yd FG GOOD
Touchdown
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:25
Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1st & 10 at MTSU 25
(2:19 - 1st) Jekail Middlebrook run for 4 yds to the MTSU 29
2nd & 6 at MTSU 29
(1:37 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Evan Poticher for 4 yds to the MTSU 33
3rd & 2 at MTSU 33
(0:58 - 1st) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 12 yds to the MTSU 45 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 45
(0:23 - 1st) VATTIATO, Nicholas pass short to the left incomplete dropped by WILLIS, Holden thrown to the MTSU47, clock 00:23. PENALTY MTSU Ineligible Receiver Downfield on Pass on MILLER, Marcus enforced 5 yards from the MTSU45 to the MTSU40 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1st & 15 at MTSU 40
(0:18 - 1st) Jekail Middlebrook run for 18 yds to the NMSU 42 for a 1ST down
End of 1st Quarter
1st & 10 at NMSU 42
(14:52 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 15 yds to the NMSU 27 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 27
(14:19 - 2nd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 4 yds to the NMSU 23
2nd & 6 at NMSU 23
(13:40 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
3rd & 6 at NMSU 23
(13:35 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Omari Kelly for 8 yds to the NMSU 15 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 15
(12:57 - 2nd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 3 yds to the NMSU 12
2nd & 7 at NMSU 12
(12:17 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 2 yds to the NMSU 10
3rd & 5 at NMSU 10
(11:32 - 2nd) Jaiden Credle run for 7 yds to the NMSU 3 for a 1ST down
1st & Goal at NMSU 3
(10:56 - 2nd) Jaiden Credle run for 3 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)
Punt
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:25
Zach Benedict kickoff for 57 yds , Larenzo McMillan return for 16 yds to the NMSU 14
1st & 10 at NMSU 14
(10:42 - 2nd) Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 14 yds to the NMSU 28 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 28
(10:01 - 2nd) Seth McGowan run for 5 yds to the NMSU 33
2nd & 5 at NMSU 33
(9:30 - 2nd) Seth McGowan run for 6 yds to the NMSU 39 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 39
(8:55 - 2nd) Parker Awad pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at NMSU 39
(8:46 - 2nd) Parker Awad run for 7 yds to the NMSU 46
3rd & 3 at NMSU 46
(8:08 - 2nd) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 08:08
3rd & 3 at NMSU 46
(8:02 - 2nd) Seth McGowan run for 1 yd to the NMSU 47
4th & 2 at NMSU 47
(7:21 - 2nd) George Eberle punt for 50 yds , Kellen Stewart returns for 10 yds to the MTSU 13
Downs
9 plays, 51 yards, 4:44
1st & 10 at MTSU 13
(7:17 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Evan Poticher for 9 yds to the MTSU 22
2nd & 1 at MTSU 22
(6:36 - 2nd) Terry Wilkins run for no gain to the MTSU 22
3rd & 1 at MTSU 22
(5:58 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the MTSU 24 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 24
(5:16 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Gamarion Carter for 8 yds to the MTSU 32
2nd & 2 at MTSU 32
(4:46 - 2nd) Terry Wilkins run for 23 yds to the NMSU 45 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 45
(4:01 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at NMSU 45
(3:53 - 2nd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 1 yd to the NMSU 44
3rd & 9 at NMSU 44
(3:06 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato run for 8 yds to the NMSU 36
4th & 1 at NMSU 36
(2:45 - 2nd) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 02:45
4th & 1 at NMSU 36
(2:40 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato run for no gain to the NMSU 36
Field Goal
6 plays, 55 yards, 1:03
1st & 10 at NMSU 36
(2:11 - 2nd) Seth McGowan run for 12 yds to the NMSU 48 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 48
(2:00 - 2nd) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 02:00
1st & 10 at NMSU 48
(1:55 - 2nd) Parker Awad pass complete to Kordell David for 38 yds to the MTSU 14 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 14
(1:52 - 2nd) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 01:52
1st & 10 at MTSU 14
(1:51 - 2nd) Parker Awad pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at MTSU 14
(1:46 - 2nd) PJ Johnson III run for 5 yds to the MTSU 9
3rd & 5 at MTSU 9
(1:41 - 2nd) Parker Awad pass incomplete
4th & 5 at MTSU 9
(1:35 - 2nd) Abraham Montano 26 yd FG GOOD
Punt
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:19
Abraham Montano kickoff for 61 yds fair catch by Anthony Bynum at the MTSU 25
1st & 10 at MTSU 25
(1:30 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at MTSU 25
(1:26 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jaiden Credle for 9 yds to the MTSU 34
3rd & 1 at MTSU 34
(1:03 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Omari Kelly for 6 yds to the MTSU 40 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 40
(0:44 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at MTSU 40
(0:38 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 6 yds to the MTSU 46
3rd & 4 at MTSU 46
(0:21 - 2nd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
4th & 4 at MTSU 46
(0:18 - 2nd) Grant Chadwick punt for 37 yds, fair catch by TJ Pride at the NMSU 17
End of 2nd Quarter
End of Half
1 play, -9 yards, 0:16
1st & 10 at NMSU 17
(0:12 - 2nd) Mike Washington run for a loss of 9 yards to the NMSU 8 Mike Washington fumbled, recovered by NMSU Mike Washington M. Washington return for 0 yds
Punt
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:00
Zach Benedict kickoff for 61 yds , Larenzo McMillan return for 19 yds to the NMSU 14
1st & 10 at NMSU 14
(14:48 - 3rd) Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for a loss of 1 yard to the NMSU 13
2nd & 11 at NMSU 13
(14:08 - 3rd) Parker Awad pass complete to TJ Pride for 4 yds to the NMSU 17
3rd & 7 at NMSU 17
(13:26 - 3rd) Parker Awad sacked by James Stewart for a loss of 7 yards to the NMSU 10
4th & 14 at NMSU 10
(12:59 - 3rd) George Eberle punt for 48 yds , Kellen Stewart returns for no gain to the MTSU 42
Interception
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:39
1st & 10 at MTSU 42
(12:48 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 7 yds to the MTSU 49
2nd & 3 at MTSU 49
(12:13 - 3rd) CREDLE, Jaiden rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the NMS37 (MARTINEZ, Tyler), clock 12:13. PENALTY MTSU Holding on POTICHER, Evan enforced 10 yards from the MTSU49 to the MTSU39 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2nd & 13 at MTSU 39
(11:52 - 3rd) Jaiden Credle run for 4 yds to the MTSU 43
3rd & 9 at MTSU 43
(11:16 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted Sone Aupiu return for no gain to the MTSU 49
Touchdown
3 plays, 49 yards, 1:20
1st & 10 at MTSU 49
(11:10 - 3rd) Seth McGowan run for 3 yds to the MTSU 46
2nd & 7 at MTSU 46
(10:34 - 3rd) Parker Awad pass complete to TJ Pride for 34 yds to the MTSU 12 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 12
(9:55 - 3rd) Brandon Nunez pass complete to Seth McGowan for 12 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)
Touchdown
11 plays, 78 yards, 5:53
Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds , Kellen Stewart return for 22 yds to the MTSU 22
1st & 10 at MTSU 22
(9:44 - 3rd) (09:44) MIDDLEBROOK, Jekail rush to the right for a gain of 22 yards to the MTSU44 (CROSBY, Da'Marcus), out of bounds, clock 09:43. PENALTY MTSU Holding on WILSON, Simon enforced 10 yards from the MTSU22 to the MTSU12 [NH]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1st & 20 at MTSU 12
(9:30 - 3rd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 10 yds to the MTSU 22
2nd & 10 at MTSU 22
(8:56 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 4 yds to the MTSU 26
3rd & 6 at MTSU 26
(8:15 - 3rd) (08:15) VATTIATO, Nicholas pass to the left incomplete intended for KELLY, Omari broken up by HOBBS, Dakerric at the MTSU35, clock 08:17. PENALTY NMS Pass Interference on HOBBS, Dakerric enforced at the spot of the foul for 10 yards to the MTSU36 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NH]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1st & 10 at MTSU 36
(8:11 - 3rd) Terry Wilkins run for 17 yds to the NMSU 47 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 47
(7:16 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at NMSU 47
(7:14 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Omari Kelly for 11 yds to the NMSU 36 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 36
(6:36 - 3rd) Terry Wilkins run for 3 yds to the NMSU 33
2nd & 7 at NMSU 33
(6:03 - 3rd) Jaiden Credle run for 8 yds to the NMSU 25 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 25
(5:16 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at NMSU 25
(5:10 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Omari Kelly for 14 yds to the NMSU 11 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 11
(4:36 - 3rd) Jaiden Credle run for a loss of 1 yard to the NMSU 12
2nd & 11 at NMSU 12
(3:56 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 12 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)
Touchdown
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:34
Zach Benedict kickoff for 57 yds fair catch by Anthony Bynum at the NMSU 25
1st & 10 at NMSU 25
(3:48 - 3rd) Larenzo McMillan run for 13 yds to the NMSU 38 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 38
(3:24 - 3rd) Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 43 yds to the MTSU 19 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 19
(2:43 - 3rd) Parker Awad sacked by Anthony Bynum for a loss of 9 yards to the MTSU 28
2nd & 19 at MTSU 28
(2:06 - 3rd) Parker Awad run for 17 yds to the MTSU 11
3rd & 2 at MTSU 11
(1:22 - 3rd) Mike Washington run for 11 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed)
Touchdown
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:41
Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds fair catch by Anthony Bynum at the MTSU 25
1st & 10 at MTSU 25
(1:17 - 3rd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 7 yds to the MTSU 32
2nd & 3 at MTSU 32
(0:45 - 3rd) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 16 yds to the MTSU 48 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 48
(0:11 - 3rd) Jekail Middlebrook run for 12 yds to the NMSU 40 for a 1ST down
End of 3rd Quarter
1st & 10 at NMSU 40
(14:54 - 4th) Jekail Middlebrook run for 16 yds to the NMSU 24 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 24
(14:12 - 4th) Terry Wilkins run for a loss of 1 yard to the NMSU 25
2nd & 11 at NMSU 25
(13:31 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Terry Wilkins for 6 yds to the NMSU 19
3rd & 5 at NMSU 19
(12:49 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
4th & 5 at NMSU 19
(12:41 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Omari Kelly for 19 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)
Touchdown
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:58
Zach Benedict kickoff for 61 yds fair catch by Anthony Bynum at the NMSU 25
1st & 10 at NMSU 25
(12:35 - 4th) Mike Washington run for no gain to the NMSU 25
2nd & 10 at NMSU 25
(12:00 - 4th) Mike Washington run for 4 yds to the NMSU 29
3rd & 6 at NMSU 29
(11:23 - 4th) Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 16 yds to the NMSU 45 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 45
(10:50 - 4th) Parker Awad run for a loss of 2 yards to the NMSU 43
2nd & 12 at NMSU 43
(10:16 - 4th) Mike Washington run for 1 yd to the NMSU 44
3rd & 11 at NMSU 44
(9:30 - 4th) Parker Awad run for 14 yds to the MTSU 42 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 42
(8:49 - 4th) Parker Awad pass complete to Adam Parks for 38 yds to the MTSU 4 for a 1ST down
1st & Goal at MTSU 4
(8:14 - 4th) Brandon Nunez run for no gain to the MTSU 4
2nd & Goal at MTSU 4
(7:43 - 4th) Brandon Nunez pass complete to Cooper Sheehan for 4 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)
Downs
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:48
Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1st & 10 at MTSU 25
(7:39 - 4th) (07:39) VATTIATO, Nicholas pass to the right incomplete thrown to the MTSU40; QB hurried by BEADLES, Justin, clock 07:34. PENALTY MTSU Holding on ELLIS, Ethan enforced 10 yards from the MTSU25 to the MTSU15 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1st & 20 at MTSU 15
(7:26 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 43 yds to the NMSU 42 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 42
(6:55 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jaiden Credle for no gain to the NMSU 42
2nd & 10 at NMSU 42
(6:29 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Gamarion Carter for 4 yds to the NMSU 38
3rd & 6 at NMSU 38
(6:06 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
4th & 6 at NMSU 38
(5:57 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Field Goal
9 plays, 58 yards, 4:00
1st & 10 at NMSU 38
(5:49 - 4th) Seth McGowan run for 5 yds to the NMSU 43
2nd & 5 at NMSU 43
(5:06 - 4th) Seth McGowan run for 4 yds to the NMSU 47
3rd & 1 at NMSU 47
(4:24 - 4th) Seth McGowan run for 33 yds to the MTSU 20 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 20
(3:40 - 4th) Seth McGowan run for 1 yd to the MTSU 19
2nd & 9 at MTSU 19
(3:38 - 4th) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 03:38
2nd & 9 at MTSU 19
(3:33 - 4th) Parker Awad pass complete to Isaiah Rudison for 10 yds to the MTSU 9 for a 1ST down
1st & Goal at MTSU 9
(2:54 - 4th) Mike Washington run for 3 yds to the MTSU 6
2nd & Goal at MTSU 6
(2:20 - 4th) Mike Washington run for 2 yds to the MTSU 4
3rd & Goal at MTSU 4
(2:15 - 4th) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 02:15
3rd & Goal at MTSU 4
(2:09 - 4th) Seth McGowan run for no gain to the MTSU 4 Seth McGowan fumbled, recovered by NMSU Parker Awad P. Awad return for 0 yds
4th & Goal at MTSU 4
(2:00 - 4th) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 02:00
4th & Goal at MTSU 4
(1:55 - 4th) Abraham Montano 21 yd FG GOOD
End of Game
10 plays, 46 yards, 1:55
Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1st & 10 at MTSU 25
(1:51 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Cam'ron Lacy for 6 yds to the MTSU 31
2nd & 4 at MTSU 31
(1:20 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 4 yds to the MTSU 35 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 35
(1:18 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato run for 1 yd to the MTSU 36
2nd & 9 at MTSU 36
(1:14 - 4th) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 01:14
2nd & 9 at MTSU 36
(1:10 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 2 yds to the MTSU 38
3rd & 7 at MTSU 38
(1:01 - 4th) Jekail Middlebrook run for 5 yds to the MTSU 43
4th & 2 at MTSU 43
(0:40 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Hayes Sutton for 5 yds to the MTSU 48 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at MTSU 48
(0:35 - 4th) Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 00:35
1st & 10 at MTSU 48
(0:29 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2nd & 10 at MTSU 48
(0:25 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
3rd & 10 at MTSU 48
(0:17 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Cam'ron Lacy for 11 yds to the NMSU 41 for a 1ST down
1st & 10 at NMSU 41
(0:01 - 4th) Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 12 yds to the NMSU 29 for a 1ST down
End of 4th Quarter

Brandon Nunez tosses 2 TD passes to help New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Brandon Nunez threw just two passes, each for a score, and New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.

Nunez tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth McGowan to give the Aggies a 20-7 lead midway through the third quarter. After Middle Tennessee pulled to 26-21 early in the fourth, Nunez tossed a 4-yard TD pass to Cooper Sheehan that made it 33-21 with 7:43 left.

Parker Awad completed 12 of 16 passes for 221 yards for New Mexico State (3-8, 2-5 Conference USA). McGowan finished with 83 yards rushing.

Mike Washington also had a touchdown run and Dylan Early a 30-yard pick-6 for the Aggies.

Nicholas Vattiato was 30-of-45 passing for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Middle Tennessee (3-8, 2-5), which has lost three of its last four.

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Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium

Murfreesboro , TN
Artificial

Playmakers

Passing Yards

N. Vattiato
MTSU
30/45, 277 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
P. Awad
12/16, 221 YDS
NMSU

Rushing Yards

J. Middlebrook
MTSU
10 CAR, 80 YDS
S. McGowan
12 CAR, 83 YDS
NMSU

Receiving Yards

H. Willis
MTSU
3 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD
S. McGowan
6 REC, 96 YDS, 1 TD
NMSU

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Jacksonville State 7-1 9-5
Western Kentucky 6-2 8-6
Sam Houston 6-2 10-3
Liberty 5-3 8-4
Louisiana Tech 4-4 5-8
UTEP 3-5 3-9
Florida International 3-5 4-8
New Mexico State 2-6 3-9
Middle Tennessee 2-6 3-9
Kennesaw State 2-6 2-10

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