Total Yards
Rutgers350
New Mexico462
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New Mexico at Rutgers
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
New Mexico
Mountain West
Final Score
28 - 37
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Passing Yards
Rutgers173
New Mexico169
Rushing Yards
Rutgers177
New Mexico293
Turnovers
Rutgers1
New Mexico2
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Rutgers21:43
New Mexico38:17
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Game Story
Rutgers holds off New Mexico 37-28
Rutgers defeated New Mexico 37-28 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 350-462 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 37-28. Daryl Chestnut run for 19 yds for a TD, (Jason Sanders KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving New Mexico the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 350 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 173 passing yards. New Mexico finished with 462 total yards, including 293 on the ground and 169 through the air.
Rutgers converted 6-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Rutgers led 28-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Robert Martin run for 80 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Daryl Chestnut run for 19 yds for a TD, (Jason Sanders KICK) (New Mexico led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Apodaca pass complete to Patrick Reed for 36 yds for a TD, (Jason Sanders KICK) (New Mexico led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Laviano pass complete to Jawuan Harris for 75 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 7-21 over New Mexico).
Rushing Touchdown
Lamar Jordan run for 52 yds for a TD, (Jason Sanders KICK) (New Mexico led 21-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Robert Martin run for 80 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 21-21 over New Mexico).
Punt
Corey Bojorquez punt for 34 yds , Janarion Grant returns for 69 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (New Mexico led 21-28 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-28
Rutgers defeated New Mexico.
Total yards
350-462
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
Rutgers averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
173
Rutgers averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
New Mexico's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 350 | 462 |
| Passing Yards | 173 | 169 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 293 |
| First Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-30 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 56 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 21:43 | 38:17 |