ESPN.com · Nov 19, 2023
New Mexico State throttles Auburn for first win over SEC team
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Diego Pavia passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns as New Mexico State upset Auburn 31-10 on Saturday for the Aggies' first win over a SEC team.
New Mexico State (9-3) outscored the Tigers (6-5) 21-3 in the second half after coming in as a 25½-point underdog. The Aggies, who have already clinched a spot in the Conference USA championship game against Liberty, had lost their first 27 meetings against SEC teams.
Coach Jerry Kill's team put away its seventh straight win with two successful gambles in the fourth quarter. New Mexico State converted a fake punt from its own territory on the opening play of the fourth quarter.