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Massachusetts Minutemen vs New Mexico State Aggies Recap - Minutemen Win 41-30
The Minutemen grabbed a Week 1 victory over the Aggies on Saturday, winning 41-30 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Massachusetts was the ATS victor, as they covered the +7.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 45.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Taisun Phommachanh rushed for 96 yards, while Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams added 79 yards in the win. Christian Wells and Anthony Simpson added 68 and 65 receiving yards respectively.
Monte Watkins rushed for 95 yards for New Mexico State, while Star Thomas added 42 yards. Diego Pavia threw for 248 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Trent Hudson and Jonathan Brady had 63 and 48 yards respectively.
Massachusetts was outgained by New Mexico State 458-389 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-17 by the Aggies.
The time of possession battle favored New Mexico State as their offense was on the field for 31:45, longer than the 26:58 of their opponents.
Massachusetts looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Auburn. New Mexico State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Illinois.