Total Yards
Arkansas494
New Mexico State355
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New Mexico State at Arkansas
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
New Mexico State
Conference USA
Final Score
24 - 42
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Passing Yards
Arkansas264
New Mexico State344
Rushing Yards
Arkansas230
New Mexico State11
Turnovers
Arkansas1
New Mexico State2
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Arkansas vs New Mexico State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arkansas41:35
New Mexico State18:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arkansas beats New Mexico State 42-24
Arkansas defeated New Mexico State 42-24 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 494-355 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 42-24. Austin Allen pass complete to Deon Stewart for 38 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 494 total yards, 230 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. New Mexico State finished with 355 total yards, including 11 on the ground and 344 through the air.
Arkansas converted 9-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Arkansas led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Austin Allen pass complete to Deon Stewart for 38 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Austin Allen pass complete to Deon Stewart for 38 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 7-0 over New Mexico State).
Rushing Touchdown
Devwah Whaley run for 3 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 14-0 over New Mexico State).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Rogers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dylan Brown KICK) (New Mexico State led 7-21 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Allen pass complete to Jonathan Nance for 31 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 21-0 over New Mexico State).
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Hayden run for 2 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 28-7 over New Mexico State).
Field Goal Good
Dylan Brown 27 yd FG GOOD (New Mexico State led 10-28 over Arkansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-24
Arkansas defeated New Mexico State.
Total yards
494-355
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
230
Arkansas averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
Arkansas averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-13
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-9
New Mexico State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 494 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 264 | 344 |
| Rushing Yards | 230 | 11 |
| First Downs | 29 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-13 | 5-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 6-29 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-26 | 23-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 14 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 41:35 | 18:25 |