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New Mexico State Dominates Mercyhurst in Season Opener, 51-14
New Mexico State overwhelmed Mercyhurst in Week 1, winning decisively 51-14. The Aggies' defense set the tone early, with Nick Session returning an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter. NMSU built momentum with a strong second quarter, featuring a 46-yard rushing touchdown by J. Jones and a 42-yard reception by Tyler King that led to another score. The Aggies' offense continued its dominance in the fourth quarter with an 83-yard touchdown pass to T. Graves, capping a commanding performance. Adam Damante led the Aggies' passing attack with 42 yards, while King led all receivers with 94 yards. For Mercyhurst, Emanuel Fincher rushed for 6 yards in a game dominated by New Mexico State from start to finish. The Aggies scored in every quarter, with 21 points in the fourth alone. New Mexico State covered the 28.5-point spread and pushed the total over the 52-point over-under line.
AI-generated recap · Sep 12, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercyhurst | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 New Mexico State | 13 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 51 |
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| Statistic | Mercyhurst | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 16-31 | 14-23 |
| Pass Yards | 167 | 295 |
| Rush Yards | 70 | 235 |
| Total Yards | 237 | 530 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 5-13 | 7-13 |
| Penalties | 6-54 | 9-72 |
| Possession | 30:46 | 29:14 |
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