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CSU vs. New Mexico Postgame Notes & More
Colorado State vs. New Mexico – POSTGAME NOTES
Oct. 13, 2018 | Canvas Stadium | Fort Collins, Colo.
Colorado State 20, New Mexico 18
POSTGAME AUDIO FILES
GAME
- Colorado State is now 50-44-1 all-time in its Homecoming games.
- CSU has won nine consecutive contests against New Mexico -- its longest active streak against any active program.
- The Rams also are 4-0 in Homecoming games against the Lobos.
- Today’s attendance of 36,514 marks the first sellout of the season and third sellout in two seasons (10 games) of play in Canvas Stadium. The crowd was also the fifth-largest attendance in school history
- Today's win was CSU's first by way of a game-winning field goal as time expired since Jared Roberts nailed a 46-yarder against Utah State on Homecoming 2014 (Oct. 18) for a 16-13 win. The most recent instance prior to that was Roberts’ 41-yard game-winner as time expired in the 2013 Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 21), a 48-45 win.
- The last time CSU won a game on a walk-off field goal attempted when trailing came Sept. 25, 2010. Ben DeLine drilled a 35-yard field goal to erase a 34-33 Idaho lead on Ag Day at Hughes Stadium, and secure a 36-34 win for the Rams.
- This was the Rams' first win when scoring 20 or fewer points since that same contest against Utah State.
- The Rams took a 7-0 lead just 1:10 into the game on a five-yard TD pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels to Preston Williams.
- The score came after Caleb Smith forced New Mexico’s Tyrone Owens to fumble and the ball was recovered by Tre Thomas at the New Mexico 12-yard line.
- The TD drive was 2 plays for 12 yards -- the shortest TD drive of the year for the Rams.
- CSU has scored TDs on its first possession of the game in two consecutive contests, and both TDs came via 5-yard pass from Carta-Samuels to Williams.
- CSU’s second touchdown came on a 16-play, 96-yard drive (7:31 in length), culminating in a 1-yard TD run by Carta-Samuels with 4:24 to go in the second quarter.
- The 16 plays were the most since a 17-play scoring drive at Boise State (Oct. 15, 2016).
- 7:31 is the longest scoring drive since the Rams had a drive 8:22 in length vs. Fresno State on Nov. 5, 2016.
- It was the Rams' third scoring drive of the season of 96+ yards and the sixth over the past four years under head coach Mike Bobo.
- The Rams recorded 3 sacks and 8 tackles for loss.
- CSU has tallied 9 sacks and 17 tackles for loss over the last two games, including a season-high 6 sacks last week at San Jose State.
- New Mexico entered the game ranked 17th in the FBS and second in the MW averaging 42.2 points per game. The 18 points is the second-fewest that the Lobos have scored this season (14 at Wisconsin on Sept. 8).
- The Rams' defense opened the game holding New Mexico to a fumble, two punts and a turnover on downs, as CSU built a 14-0 lead.
- The defense also did not allow a third-down conversion in the second half (0-4), and held New Mexico to 16 yards in the fourth quarter.
- CSU is now 8-2 all-time under head coach Mike Bobo when holding an opponent under 20 points.
- CSU won the time-of-possession battle 36:37-23:23.
- The Rams are now 2-1 in league play and will enter the contest at Boise State (Friday, Oct. 19; 7 p.m. MT) at least tied for second place in the Mountain Division.
INDIVIDUAL
K Wyatt Bryan
- Recorded his 50th field goal late in the third quarter and his 51st to clinch the win for the Rams. He has now tied the school record of 51 field goals made (Jeff Babcock, 2002-04)
- Bryan now has 319 career points, extending his school record.
- The game-winner was Bryan’s first as a Ram and his first since high school.
- Completed 24-of-42 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown pass.
- Now has three 300-yard passing games this season.
- Tossed a 5-yard TD to redshirt junior wide receiver Preston Williams with 13:50 remaining in the first quarter.
- Punched in a 1-yard rushing touchdown, his first of the season, with 4:24 remaining in the first half.
- Second rushing TD of his collegiate career (had one as a redshirt freshman at Washington in 2014).
- For the season, Carta-Samuels has thrown 16 touchdown passes, with six interceptions, and is completing 61% of his passes (158-259).
- Had 5 receptions for 81 yards with a long of 45 yards.
- Led the Rams with 92 rushing yards on a career-high 26 carries.
- Passed QB Bradlee Van Pelt (2,274) and RB Kyle Bell (2,290) to move into 13th place on CSU's all-time rushing list, and now has 2,362 career rushing yards.
- Recorded the first two sacks of his career on back-to-back plays in the first quarter.
- Forced New Mexico’s Tyrone Owens to fumble and the ball was recovered by Tre Thomas, which resulted in an early touchdown strike for the Rams.
- Also tied his season and career high of 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 assists)
- Recorded a sack and two tackles for a loss.
- Tied for the team lead in tackles with 10 (4 solo, 6 assist)
- This ties his previous season high set versus Hawaii on Aug. 25.
- Tied for the team lead in tackles with 10 (6 solo, 4 assists)
- Also recorded a tackle for a loss.
- Watson has led or tied for the team lead in tackles every game this season
- Led the Rams with 9 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown, his team-leading seventh of the year
- Brought down a 5-yard touchdown pass from Carta-Samuels just 1:10 into the game.