Devon Dampier and Eli Sanders helped New Mexico late to a 50-45 win over USU

LOGAN, Utah (AP) – Devon Dampier and Eli Sanders had touchdown runs 3:53 into the finale to help New Mexico to a 50-45 victory over Utah State on Saturday.

Sanders also had the first of three rushing scores – a 20-yarder – in the final quarter for New Mexico (3-4, 2-1 Mountain West Conference), which trailed 38-23 at one point in the second half.

After Sanders scored with 10:18 left to put the Lobos within 38-36, Utah State (1-6, 0-3) responded with Herschel Turner's 43-yard touchdown run to give them a lead of 12 nine points. Dampier ran in from 5 yards out and Sanders added a 12-yard scoring run with 1:13 to play to seal the win.

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Dampier completed 17 of 27 passes for 272 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for New Mexico. His scoring throws came in the second quarter – a 21-yarder to Javen Jacobs and a 14-yarder to Ryan Davis. Dampier also carried 15 carries for 105 yards. Luke Wysong had 10 catches for 156 yards.

Spencer Petras finished the game with 360 yards on 32-for-47 passing with two touchdowns and one interception for the Aggies. He added a touchdown run. Rahsul Faison ran 24 times for 79 yards and two scores. The Jalen Royals completed 11 passes for 188 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown. Otto Tia had a 4-yard catch for a score.

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