Western Illinois Leathernecks @ New Mexico State Aggies
Game Leaders
Team Stats
280
Total Yards
650
0
Turnovers
0
17
1st Downs
27
8-70
Penalties
6-73
8/16
3rd Down
7/10
0/0
4th Down
1/1
27:05
Possession
32:55
Game Information
Las Cruces, NM

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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:29 - 1st
0
WIU
6
NMSU
Star Thomas 20 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson PAT failed)
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:24
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 2nd
0
WIU
13
NMSU
Eli Stowers 4 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:15
Touchdown
8:42 - 2nd
7
WIU
13
NMSU
Jaylin Jackson 5 Yd pass from Matt Morrissey (Owen Valek Kick)
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:11
Touchdown
2:23 - 2nd
7
WIU
20
NMSU
Monte Watkins 5 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
11 plays, 78 yards, 6:11
Touchdown
0:05 - 2nd
14
WIU
20
NMSU
Ludovick Choquette 21 Yd Run (Owen Valek Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 2:18
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
11:34 - 3rd
14
WIU
23
NMSU
Ethan Albertson 37 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 41 yards, 2:21
Touchdown
7:58 - 3rd
14
WIU
30
NMSU
Bryce Childress 75 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
2 plays, 82 yards, 0:33
Touchdown
4:38 - 3rd
14
WIU
37
NMSU
Jonathan Brady 80 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
1 play, 80 yards, 0:12
Touchdown
2:38 - 3rd
21
WIU
37
NMSU
Donald McKinney 26 Yd pass from Matt Morrissey (Owen Valek Kick)
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:00
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:18 - 4th
21
WIU
44
NMSU
Star Thomas 25 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:20
Touchdown
8:49 - 4th
21
WIU
51
NMSU
Jordin Parker 63 Yd pass from Eli Stowers (Ethan Albertson Kick)
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:51
Touchdown
4:13 - 4th
21
WIU
58
NMSU
Makhilyn Young 3 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:45
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2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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