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NM State Aggies fall to Florida State despite strong performance from Hedden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

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Summary

The New Mexico State Aggies lost 34-17 to Florida State in their season opener on August 29 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles, favored to win by 31.5 points, faced a competitive challenge as the game remained within one score until late in the third quarter. NM State's quarterback Trey Hedden, a transfer from Furman, showed promise by completing 26 of 42 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Despite missed opportunities, including a dropped touchdown pass, the Aggies managed to keep the game close. NM State will host Mercyhurst next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•NM State led a one-score game until the final minutes of the third quarter.
•Trey Hedden threw for 272 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception.
•Brodie Malone-Bradford and TK King combined for 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
•The Aggies received $1.4 million for participating in the game.
•NM State will face Mercyhurst on September 5 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — New QB Trey Hedden, NM State Aggies put up fight in road loss to Florida State

What they're saying

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It wasn’t a win, but there were plenty of good things to come out of Saturday’s season opener for the NM State Aggies in a 34-17 road loss to Florida State in Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The 31.5-point favorite Seminoles couldn’t give the announced home crowd of 65,915 the comfortable win they had hoped for as it was still a one-score game until the final two minutes of the third ...
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