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Minutemen Fall 44-27 Against New Mexico State - Game Recap
Jonah Johnson's 420-yard performance through the air was the key in New Mexico State's 44-27 win over Massachusetts on Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Aggies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 59.0.
Jonah Johnson completed 26 of 32 pass attempts for 420 yards for the Aggies in the win.
Ellis Merriweather rushed for 168 yards for Massachusetts, while Garrett Dzuro added 76 yards. Garrett Dzuro threw for 124 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Rico Arnold and Jaret Pallotta had 77 and 22 yards respectively.
Massachusetts was outgained by New Mexico State 623-405 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 30-16 by the Aggies.
New Mexico State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:30-27:30 split in that important category.