Devon Dampier leads New Mexico past No. 19 Washington State, 38-35

Washington State's quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to pass as he avoids the rush from New Mexico's Garrison Walker (96) during an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 16, 2024, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Washington State's quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to pass as he avoids the rush from New Mexico's Garrison Walker (96) during an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 16, 2024, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Devon Dampier scored on a 1-yard run with 21 seconds left and New Mexico beat No. 19 Washington State 38-35 for its first victory over a ranked team since 2003, dashing the Cougars' slim College Football Playoffs hopes. Dampier ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns and completed 11 of 25 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown. Eli Sanders added 108 yards and a touchdown for the Lobos (5-6). Dampier moved the Lobos 75 yards on the winning drive after Washington State (8-2) took a 35-31 lead with 3:12 left on John Mateer's 37-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams. Mateer was 25 of 36 for 375 yards and four touchdowns. Williams had nine receptions for 181 yards and three touchdowns.

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