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Photos: New Mexico State, Utah State put on a show in 2017 Arizona Bowl
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Photos: New Mexico State, Utah State put on a show in 2017 Arizona Bowl

  • Dec 29, 2017
  • Dec 29, 2017 Updated Dec 3, 2018

The New Mexico State Aggies beat the Utah State Aggies 26-20 in overtime in the 2017 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies linebacker Suli Tamaivena (42) dives to tackle New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver OJ Clark (2) during the first quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies linebacker Lui Fa'amasino (49) holds the game trophy for fans to touch as they celebrate on-field after the overtime victory.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies linebacker Chase Christiansen (48) tackles New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) during the first quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies players and fans celebrate on the field after the overtime victory.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) slides in front of Utah State Aggies linebacker Suli Tamaivena (42) during the first quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) braces for a hit from New Mexico State Aggies linebacker Terrill Hanks (2) during the first quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) breaks through the line for a big run during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) breaks through the line for a big run as Utah State Aggies cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (36) reaches in to bring him down.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) breaks for a big run as Utah State Aggies cornerback Jalen Davis (13) lunges for the tackle during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) drops back to pass during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) drops back to pass during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Shamad Lomax (22) celebrates a pass break-up during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Jaleel Scott (16) is dragged down on a kick return during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Malik Demby (11) slips in to sack Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) tangles with New Mexico State Aggies defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) after a catch during the second quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) is hit as he throws by New Mexico State Aggies defensive lineman Cedric Wilcots II (10) and New Mexico State Aggies defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) during the second half.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies wide receiver Alex Byers (7) leaps for a catch over New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Shamad Lomax (22) during the third quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) barrels into traffic on a run during the third quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) takes off for a big run during the third quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Jaleel Scott (16) hauls in a catch ahead of Utah State Aggies cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (36) during the fourth quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) fires a pass during the fourth quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Jaleel Scott (16) hauls in a fourth-quarter touchdown.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the second half.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies head coach Mark Wells and an official watch a New Mexico State Aggies touchdown replay.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies place kicker Dominik Eberle (62) walks off the field after missing a field goal in overtime.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies fans and players celebrate after the overtime victory.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies fans and players celebrate after the overtime victory.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies fans and players celebrate after the overtime victory.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) rips upfield during the third quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

An official gets tangled up in a play during the third quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

Striking the Wonder Dog fetches a kickoff tee from the field during the first half.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20

New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Johnathan Boone (13) roars after a catch a impact knocked his helmet free during the first quarter.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

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