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Aggies close out Dennehy era with 34-25 victory over
New Mexico State
The Utah State Aggies overcame four turnovers with
209 rushing yards and a 23-for-27 passing night by senior
quarterback Travis Cox to defeat the New Mexico State
Aggies, 34-25. The northern Aggies' defense also recorded
five sacks in keeping the powerful southern Aggies'
offense off balance.
Trailing by one point with 2:02 to play, Jarrod Jakubiak
kicked a 29-yeard field goal to put USU ahead for good.
A minute later Toriano Taulougo returned an interception
44 yards to seal the victory.
The win gave USU a 3-8 record overall (2-5 in the Sun
Belt Conference) and denied NMSU (5-6, 3-3) bowl eligibility.
The game was the last for head coach Mick Dennehy, fired
this month for failing to reverse the team's recent
misfortunes. The search for a replacement continues.
Attendance was announced as 15,238 -- safely above
the minimum required by the NCAA to keep USU off probation
for attendance below the Division 1-A requirements.
Dennehy reflects
on his final game. / Video clip by Ryan Jensen
Cox enjoys going
out with a win. / Video clip by Ryan Jensen
Jakubiak discusses
the pressure-packed go-ahead kick. / Video clip by Ryan
Jensen
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