South Alabama ended the Joey Jones era in defeat on Saturday, dropping a 22-17 decision at New Mexico State.
USA had the lead into the final minute, but New Mexico State's Tyler Rogers hit Conner Cramer on a 7-yard touchdown pass with 32 seconds to play to put the Aggies on top. Rogers threw for 451 yards and two touchdowns to lead the way for New Mexico State.
The Jaguars end their season at 4-8 overall, 3-5 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Aggies end up 6-6, 4-4, and will play in a bowl game for the first time since 1960.