Chadron State scored five rushing touchdowns and turned three New Mexico Highlands turnovers into points to secure a 59-17 road win. Liam Blaser delivered his second straight pick-six as the Eagles built a 42-17 halftime lead, then waited out a nearly two-hour lightning delay before closing out the game.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Chadron State 59, New Mexico Highlands 17.
  • Chadron State totaled 279 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
  • The Eagles scored 42 points in the first half and touchdowns on five of their first six possessions.
  • Blaser returned his interception 25 yards for a touchdown and contributed to all three Chadron State takeaways.
Yes, But

Quarterback Aidan Thompson threw two touchdown passes but also had two interceptions. After a scoreless third quarter following the weather delay, both teams found the end zone in the fourth as reserves saw action.

State of Play
  • Chadron State improved to 3-5 overall and 2-4 in RMAC play.
  • New Mexico Highlands fell to 3-5, 1-5 in the RMAC, and has lost four straight.
  • The Eagles visit Fort Lewis on Oct. 31; the Skyhawks are 2-5 after a 28-21 loss to CSU Pueblo.
Bottom Line

Chadron State paired a productive ground game with timely defensive takeaways to turn a competitive start into a decisive win—and showed it could finish the job after a lengthy weather interruption.