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Special teams boost Southern in win over New Mexico State

Quarterback Kevin Ellison led the Eagles and their 11th ranked rushing offense back to their winning ways. Ellison led GS in both passing and rushing. He managed to pick 117 yards on the ground while adding two touchdowns through the air. Wesley Fields was on the receiving end of one of the touchdowns, scampering 42-yards down the field off a screen pass. Fields also racked up 88 yards on 12 carries.

Defensively, the Eagles played the Aggies tough. GS forced them into three turnovers, which helped them in their victory. Chris De La Rosa led the Eagles in tackles with 10 and a half sack.