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NCAA Division 1 Football, round 8

Saturday, October 24, 2026University Stadium AlbuquerqueAll Corvallis sports
FinalFinalCWPlay by play
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NDSU306716
UNM770721
Final

New Mexico beats North Dakota State 21-16

New Mexico Lobos beat North Dakota State Bison 21-16 on Saturday at University Stadium (NM).

New Mexico led after every quarter. The second quarter made the difference: New Mexico outscored North Dakota State 7-0.

New Mexico outgained North Dakota State 279-251 and won the turnover battle 2-1.

For New Mexico, Toa Fa'avae (QB): 8/14, 92 YDS, 1 INT. For North Dakota State, Nathan Hayes (QB): 17/33, 198 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT.

New Mexico improves to 6-1. North Dakota State falls to 6-2.

Attendance: 34,794.

Full recap at ESPN: Austin Brawley's pick-6 helps New Mexico beat North Dakota State 21-16

Written automatically from the box score. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Top performers

#2
NDSU · Passing YardsNathan Hayes QB17/33, 198 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
#5
NDSU · Rushing YardsMyles Mitchell RB9 CAR, 39 YDS
#18
NDSU · Receiving YardsJackson Williams WR4 REC, 71 YDS
#13
UNM · Passing YardsToa Fa'avae QB8/14, 92 YDS, 1 INT
#21
UNM · Rushing YardsKiefer Sibley RB13 CAR, 91 YDS, 1 TD
#88
UNM · Receiving YardsCade Keith TE5 REC, 53 YDS
PassingC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Nathan Hayes17/331986.02252.1
Preston Brown0/200.000--
Team17/351985.722--
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Myles Mitchell9394.3015
Nathan Hayes4102.5010
DJ Scott980.905
Preston Brown341.3011
Jackson Williams1-1-1.000
Team2-7-3.500
Team28531.9015
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jackson Williams47117.8041
Reis Kessel45714.3122
Mekhi Collins4194.817
Chris Kiel2199.5016
Isiah St. Romain11818.0018
Jett Zabel11111.0011
Jeremiah Patterson133.003
Team1719811.6241
FumblesFUMLOSTREC
Team100
Team100
DefenseTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Ray James Jr.11511.5000
Gavin Sell10715000
Keenan Wilson5300000
Marion Moore5100000
Victor Isele4200000
Will Steil4100000
Donovan Woolen4100000
Logan Larson3201300
Jaylin Crumby3200000
Hudson Artz2200000
Matthew Stenbroten2200000
Obald Niyonkuru2100000
Taylen Eady2100000
Deron Russell2100100
Anthony Okes2000.5000
CJ Anderson1100000
John Gores1000000
Kelton McCaslin1000010
Jack Liwienski1000000
Zach Vanderpool1000000
Team663228410
InterceptionsINTYDSTD
Ray James Jr.180
Team180
Kick ReturnsNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jackson Williams12323.0230
Chris Kiel11717.0170
Team24020.0230
Punt ReturnsNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jackson Williams57515.0330
Team57515.0330
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Drew Klein1/1100.0271/24
Team1/1100.0271/24
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Aaron Bickerton628547.51353
Team628547.51353

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