Total Yards
Kentucky692
New Mexico State500
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New Mexico State at Kentucky
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
New Mexico State
Conference USA
Final Score
42 - 62
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky311
New Mexico State277
Rushing Yards
Kentucky381
New Mexico State223
Turnovers
Kentucky3
New Mexico State2
Game Conditions
Temperature70°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs New Mexico State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky34:12
New Mexico State25:48
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kentucky beats New Mexico State 62-42
Kentucky defeated New Mexico State 62-42 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 692-500 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 62-42. Tyrian Taylor pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 31 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving New Mexico State the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 692 total yards, 381 rushing yards, and 311 passing yards. New Mexico State finished with 500 total yards, including 223 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Kentucky converted 5-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Kentucky led 35-35 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 72 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tyrian Taylor pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 31 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK) (New Mexico State led 14-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyrian Taylor run for 5 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK) (New Mexico State led 21-14 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 72 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 14-14 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Rogers pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 35 yds for a TD, (Parker Davidson KICK) (New Mexico State led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Stanley Boom Williams run for 63 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 9 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 21-21 over New Mexico State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
62-42
Kentucky defeated New Mexico State.
Total yards
692-500
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
381
Kentucky averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
311
Kentucky averaged 13 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
New Mexico State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 692 | 500 |
| Passing Yards | 311 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 381 | 223 |
| First Downs | 28 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-87 | 5-33 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-24 | 17-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:12 | 25:48 |