Marquis Sumpter scored his first college touchdown September 19.

Sumpter, a receiver for Western New Mexico State and a true freshman who graduated from Fallbrook High School in June, caught a pass from quarterback Dennis Havrilla for a 54-yard touchdown with 2:38 remaining in the first quarter of the Mustangs’ game at Mesa State.

“It felt good to score finally in college,” said Sumpter, who was playing his second collegiate game.

Western New Mexico defensive end Christian Upshaw had sacked Mesa State quarterback Robert Felberg and then recovered Felberg’s fumble to give the Must...