Total Yards
Arizona627
New Mexico471
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New Mexico at Arizona
Sep 1, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
New Mexico
Mountain West
Final Score
39 - 61
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arizona422
New Mexico260
Rushing Yards
Arizona205
New Mexico211
Turnovers
Arizona2
New Mexico2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature87°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
29%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Arizona vs New Mexico box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arizona25:02
New Mexico34:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arizona pulls away from New Mexico 61-39
Arizona defeated New Mexico 61-39 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 627-471 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona set the terms early in a game that finished 61-39. Noah Fifita pass complete to Tetairoa McMillan for 17 yds for a TD (Tyler Loop KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona the first major swing.
Arizona's box score carried the story: 627 total yards, 205 rushing yards, and 422 passing yards. New Mexico finished with 471 total yards, including 211 on the ground and 260 through the air.
Arizona converted 8-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Arizona led 27-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Noah Fifita pass complete to Tetairoa McMillan for 78 yds for a TD (Tyler Loop KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Noah Fifita pass complete to Tetairoa McMillan for 17 yds for a TD (Tyler Loop KICK) (Arizona led 14-7 over New Mexico).
Passing Touchdown
Devon Dampier pass complete to Naquari Rogers for 6 yds for a TD (Luke Drzewiecki KICK) (New Mexico led 14-14 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Noah Fifita pass complete to Tetairoa McMillan for 69 yds for a TD (Tyler Loop KICK) (Arizona led 7-0 over New Mexico).
Passing Touchdown
Devon Dampier pass complete to Luke Wysong for 16 yds for a TD (Luke Drzewiecki KICK) (New Mexico led 7-7 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Devon Dampier 13 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) (New Mexico led 24-17 over Arizona).
Field Goal Good
Tyler Loop 46 yd FG GOOD (Arizona led 27-24 over New Mexico).
Stat Callouts
Final score
61-39
Arizona defeated New Mexico.
Total yards
627-471
Arizona held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
205
Arizona averaged 7.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
422
Arizona averaged 13.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-12
Arizona's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
New Mexico's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arizona | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 627 | 471 |
| Passing Yards | 422 | 260 |
| Rushing Yards | 205 | 211 |
| First Downs | 22 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-100 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 24-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:02 | 34:58 |