Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ New Mexico State Aggies
7-2, 5-0 CUSA
41
7-2, 5-0 CUSA
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 14 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
NMSU | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
2-7, 1-5 CUSA
28
2-7, 1-5 CUSA
Game Leaders
246
C. VeltkampQB
18/27, 2 TD, 2 INT
246
129
S. MarucciQB
10/20, 1 TD, 2 INT
129
74
E. YoungRB
16 CAR
74
152
M. Washington Jr.RB
19 CAR, 2 TD
152
88
K. JohnsonWR
5 REC, 1 TD
88
47
S. McGowanRB
3 REC
47
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None
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1
T. MartinezLB
1
8
A. BrackenridgeLB
6 SOLO
8
8
T. MartinezLB
4 SOLO
8
Team Stats
414
Total Yards
460
2
Turnovers
5
17
1st Downs
24
1-10
Penalties
1-5
9/15
3rd Down
9/16
1/1
4th Down
1/1
30:30
Possession
29:30
Game Information
Las Cruces, NM
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-15 | 9-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 414 | 460 |
| Passing | 297 | 129 |
| Comp/Att | 19/28 | 10/22 |
| Yards per pass | 10.6 | 5.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing | 117 | 331 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 55 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| Penalties | 1-10 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:30 | 29:30 |
WKU @ NMSU Videos
Dalvin Smith throws 51-yard touchdown pass vs. New Mexico State
Santino Marucci throws 29-yard touchdown pass vs. Western Kentucky
Caden Veltkamp airs it out for 28-yard touchdown pass
2026 Standings
FBS
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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