Kina Maile Helps Utah State Break Open Game Against New Mexico Lobos
Nov 26, 2020, 7:59 PM
A Utah State Aggies helmet before the game between the LSU Tigers and Utah State Aggies at LSU Tiger Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA. (Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State linebacker Kina Maile took over the game during the third quarter against the New Mexico Lobos.
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Maile and the Aggies hosted the Lobos at Maverik Stadium on Thursday, November 26.
At halftime, Utah State trailed 13-6.
Whatever the coaching staff said during the break worked. During the third quarter, the Aggies wreaked havoc, led by Maile.
Midway through the quarter, the freshman linebacker set up the USU offense after blocking a punt in New Mexico territory.
Kina Maile blocks the punt for @USUFootball!! 💥
Aggies take over on a short field 💪 pic.twitter.com/bNzAx7xGi5
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 27, 2020
The Aggies converted the opportunity into a touchdown to take a 27-13 lead with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter.
With 5:17 left in the third, Maile and the Aggie defense put some serious pressure on New Mexico’s front.
UNM quarterback Trae Hall fumbled the ball and Maile picked it up before taking it into the end zone for Utah State’s fourth straight touchdown of the quarter.
Kina Maile IS the man of the hour for @USUFootball 🤩
After blocking a punt earlier, he now scoops up the loose ball and takes it to the 🏠 for 6!! pic.twitter.com/jwKEKXgJ4E
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 27, 2020
Maile’s score gave the Aggies a 34-13 lead.
Utah State’s game against New Mexico is broadcast on FS1, 1280 AM, and 97.5 FM.
