New Mexico State edges Louisiana-Lafayette 37-34
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Gregory Hogan hauled in a touchdown pass to tie the game late in the fourth quarter and Parker Davidson nailed a 21-yard field goal to lift New Mexico State to a 37-34 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday night.
The winning kick was set up by a quick 32-yard drive after New Mexico State (3-7, 3-3 Sun Belt) held Lafayette to three-and-out following Hogan's game-tying 23-yard touchdown catch, his second TD of the game. Parker also had 44- and 33-yard field goals in the first half.
Andrew Allen finished with 243 yards passing and four touchdowns, while Larry Rose III ran for 191 yards on 27 carries for New Mexico State. Also catching TD passes were Tyrain Taylor and Teldrick Morgan.
Lafayette (4-6, 3-3) was led by Elijah McGuire's 159 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Jamal Robinson's 12 catches for 183 yards and a TD.