Kennesaw State falls to New Mexico State in dramatic finish
New Mexico State rallied from a 17-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Kennesaw State 21-24 in Week 11, covering the 10.5-point spread despite the Owls' early offensive explosion. Kennesaw State dominated the opening quarter with 17 points and extended that lead to 24-7 by halftime, but the Aggies' defense tightened considerably in the second half. New Mexico State scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. Logan Fife led the Aggies' passing attack with 241 yards, while Kennesaw State's Javon Rogers caught 9 passes and Gabriel Benyard rushed for 9 yards. The game featured eight lead changes and remained tightly contested throughout. The contest finished under the 52-point over-under, with New Mexico State's fourth-quarter surge proving decisive in securing the home victory.
AI-generated recap · Jul 30, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
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| Statistic | Kennesaw State | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 14-30 | 28-46 |
| Pass Yards | 219 | 241 |
| Rush Yards | 208 | 75 |
| Total Yards | 427 | 316 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| 3rd Down | 8-17 | 8-18 |
| Penalties | 13-128 | 5-30 |
| Possession | 29:16 | 30:44 |
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