Total Yards
Arizona State400
New Mexico State549
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New Mexico State at Arizona State
Sep 1, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
New Mexico State
Conference USA
Final Score
31 - 37
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Passing Yards
Arizona State321
New Mexico State398
Rushing Yards
Arizona State79
New Mexico State151
Turnovers
Arizona State0
New Mexico State2
Game Conditions
Temperature103°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
10%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Arizona State vs New Mexico State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arizona State29:40
New Mexico State30:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arizona State holds off New Mexico State 37-31
Arizona State defeated New Mexico State 37-31 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 400-549 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona State set the terms early in a game that finished 37-31. Kalen Ballage run for 7 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona State the first major swing.
Arizona State's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 79 rushing yards, and 321 passing yards. New Mexico State finished with 549 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 398 through the air.
Arizona State converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Arizona State led 14-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was M. Wilkins pass,to J. Humphrey for 60 yds for a TD, (B. Ruiz PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kalen Ballage run for 7 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Arizona State led 7-0 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
Manny Wilkins pass complete to Jalen Harvey for 53 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Arizona State led 14-0 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Rogers pass complete to Jaleel Scott for 15 yds for a TD, (Dylan Brown PAT BLOCKED) (New Mexico State led 6-14 over Arizona State).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Rogers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dylan Brown KICK) (New Mexico State led 13-14 over Arizona State).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Ruiz 52 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 17-13 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
M. Wilkins pass,to J. Humphrey for 60 yds for a TD, (B. Ruiz PAT MISSED) (Arizona State led 23-13 over New Mexico State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-31
Arizona State defeated New Mexico State.
Total yards
400-549
Arizona State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
79
Arizona State averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
321
Arizona State averaged 10.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Arizona State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-18
New Mexico State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arizona State | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 549 |
| Passing Yards | 321 | 398 |
| Rushing Yards | 79 | 151 |
| First Downs | 19 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 11-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-30 | 40-58 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 29:40 | 30:20 |