Total Yards
New Mexico508
Arizona503
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Arizona at New Mexico
Dec 19, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Arizona
Big 12
Final Score
45 - 37
ANM
Home
New Mexico
Mountain West
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
New Mexico189
Arizona329
Rushing Yards
New Mexico319
Arizona174
Turnovers
New Mexico3
Arizona2
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind0 mph NE
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
New Mexico vs Arizona box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
New Mexico40:52
Arizona19:08
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Arizona holds off New Mexico 45-37
Arizona defeated New Mexico 45-37 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 503-508 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona set the terms early in a game that finished 45-37. Zack Rogers 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving New Mexico the first major swing.
Arizona's box score carried the story: 503 total yards, 174 rushing yards, and 329 passing yards. New Mexico finished with 508 total yards, including 319 on the ground and 189 through the air.
Arizona converted 2-9 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Arizona led 28-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anu Solomon pass complete to Cayleb Jones for 78 yds for a TD, (Casey Skowron KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Zack Rogers 37 yd FG GOOD (New Mexico led 3-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Anu Solomon pass complete to Cayleb Jones for 78 yds for a TD, (Casey Skowron KICK) (Arizona led 7-3 over New Mexico).
Rushing Touchdown
Jared Baker run for 27 yds for a TD, (Casey Skowron KICK) (Arizona led 14-3 over New Mexico).
Rushing Touchdown
Lamar Jordan run for 31 yds for a TD, (Zack Rogers KICK) (New Mexico led 10-14 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Anu Solomon pass complete to David Richards for 1 yd for a TD, (Casey Skowron KICK) (Arizona led 28-17 over New Mexico).
Rushing Touchdown
Anu Solomon run for 14 yds for a TD, (Casey Skowron KICK) (Arizona led 21-10 over New Mexico).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-37
Arizona defeated New Mexico.
Total yards
503-508
Arizona held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
174
Arizona averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
329
Arizona averaged 13.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-9
Arizona's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-19
New Mexico's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | New Mexico | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 508 | 503 |
| Passing Yards | 189 | 329 |
| Rushing Yards | 319 | 174 |
| First Downs | 25 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-19 | 2-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-103 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-22 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 69 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 40:52 | 19:08 |