TUCSON, Ariz. — Utah State heads into halftime tied with New Mexico State 13-all at the Arizona Bowl on Friday.
Utah State's Dominik Eberle hit a 30-yard field goal as the first half ended to knot the score, as USU took advantage of a NMSU fumble in the final minute of the half.
The highlight of the first half came when the two Aggie programs returned back-to-back kickoff returns for scores.
Utah State's Savon Scarver returned a kickoff 96 yards with 11:01 left in the first quarter to give USU a 7-3 lead, following a New Mexico State field goal on its opening drive.