Aggies pile up passing yards in loss
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While New Mexico State (2-3) didn’t earn the victory over the Southeastern Conference Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, the Aggies’
offense did show it has the potential to cause headaches for Sun Belt Conference teams for the rest of the season. Arkansas (2-2) won 42-24, but entered the contest having lost four of its last five games. The Razorbacks first had to hold off an explosive Aggies offense that was led by senior quarterback Tyler Rogers.
Rogers completed 23 of 38 passes for 344 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss, with much of his success coming via the help of senior Jaleel Scott — who finished with career highs in catches (9) and receiving yards (174).
Scott also had a 36-yard touchdown catch, but the New Mexico State air attack wasn’t enough to make up for a rushing game that managed only 11 yards on 14 attempts.
“I think we’re an exceptional throwing team, I think offensively we can play with just about anybody,” New Mexico State coach Doug Martin said. “But that was a test today. They’re really good and they’re going to give a lot of people problems.”
As good as the aerial attack was for the Aggies, Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen had plenty of success as well — particularly through the first three quarters. The senior completed 18 of his first 22 passes and finished 19-of-26 passing for a season-high 264 yards.