Ronnel Johnson scores go-ahead TD in overtime and Missouri State beats New Mexico State 24-17

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- , Jacob Clark found Ronnel Johnson in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown on the first possession of overtime and Dylan Dixson ended the game with an interception to give Missouri State a 24-17 victory over New Mexico State on Wednesday night. Missouri State (4-3, 1-1 Conference USA) has won back-to-back games against FBS opponents for the first time in program history. New Mexico State DL Henry Davis III got a hand on a third-and-7 pass near midfield with 2:29 remaining in regulation to force a Missouri State punt that went just 14 yards. Five plays later, Donovan Faupel caught an 11-yard pass in the end zone and New Mexico State kicked the extra point to tie it at 17-all. Missouri State had a chance to win it on the final play of regulation, but Yousef Obeid’s 50-yard field-goal attempt went wide right.