New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 
Saturday, November 1st 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Western Kentucky -7.5 (53.5) (-298) Open: -9.5
Western Kentucky 35 - New Mexico State: 16 (Conference USA)
Aggies (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Tony Sanchez (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 22 - 28 (20 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Coach Tony Sanchez (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 22 - 28 (20 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Our Line: Western Kentucky -17 (SP+ WKU -17)
Projected Score: NMSU: 18 - WKU: 35 (54)
WKU Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
NMSU Travel: 1195 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: NMSU: 18 - WKU: 35 (54)
WKU Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
NMSU Travel: 1195 miles, 1 hrs behind
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
| New Mexico State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | New Mexico State vs Bryant | -19.5 | 52.5 | W 19 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | New Mexico State vs Tulsa | +3.0 | 52.5 | W 21 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | New Mexico State at Louisiana Tech | +10.0 | 42.5 | L 14 - 49 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | New Mexico State at New Mexico | +16.5 | 53.5 | L 20 - 38 | O | N | |
| Thu 10/2 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston | +1.5 | 53.5 | W 37 - 10 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | New Mexico State at Liberty | +10.5 | 48.5 | L 27 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/22 | New Mexico State vs Missouri State | +2.5 | 51.5 | L 17 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | New Mexico State at Western Kentucky | +7.5 | 53.5 | L 16 - 35 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | New Mexico State vs Kennesaw State | +11.5 | 52.5 | L 21 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | New Mexico State at Tennessee | +41.5 | 59.5 | L 9 - 42 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | New Mexico State at UTEP | +4.0 | 44.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee | -3.5 | 52.0 | L 24 - 31 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
Predictions for New Mexico State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
| Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky vs North Alabama | -27.5 | 60.5 | W 55 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Toledo | +8.5 | 57.5 | L 21 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | -8.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -3.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | +2.5 | 62.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -9.5 | 55.5 | L 6 - 25 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | +5.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -7.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 16 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +24.5 | 52.0 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -1.5 | 56.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | #119 (.08) | 39% (106) | 21.6 | 46% (41) | 3.33 (21) | 179 | 30% (132) | 143 | 3.8 (82) | #115 (.26) | 41% (64) | 27.6 | 43% (69) | 40% (68) | 3.7 (60) | 48.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 29.5 | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 22.8 | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WKU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Offense | 12 | 21.6 | 20 | 39.3% | 3.8 | 1.9 | 19 | 322 | 179 | 143 | 4.4 | 58% | 42% | 46% | 30% | 18% | .08 |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 44.7% | 3.66 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 63% | 36% | 48% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Defense | 12 | 27.6 | 37.5 | 41.3% | 3.7 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 43% | 40% | 12% | .26 |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 29.5 | 35 | 41.8% | 3.83 | 1.7 | 19 | 374 | 110 | 265 | 3.5 | 45% | 55% | 38% | 45% | 16% | .19 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 12 | 29:26 | 19.3 | 38% | 38% | 5.4 | 48.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 1 | 27 |
| Western Kentucky | 14 | 27:52 | 19.3 | 41% | 59% | 4.1 | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 29.7 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Offense | 12 | 58% (20) | 46% (41) | 41.3 | 179.3 | 4.4 | 16 (90) | .11 (81) | 3.33 (21) | 77% (37) | 11% (103) | 0.98 (61) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 63% (134) | 48% (113) | - | - | - | - | .19 (103) | 3.36 (116) | 77% (93) | 9% (88) | 0.9 (35) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Defense | 12 | 50% (55) | 43% (69) | - | - | - | - | .18 (98) | 3.17 (93) | 58% (5) | 7% (134) | 1.04 (95) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 45% (105) | 38% (117) | 31.1 | 109.7 | 3.5 | 14 (98) | .01 (121) | 2.78 (108) | 69% (100) | 11% (87) | 0.95 (75) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Offense | 12 | 42% (116) | 30% (132) | 11.8 | 26.7 | 143.2 | 5.4 | 12.2 | 12 (118) | 12 (85) | .05 (128) | 1.8 (17) | 33% (100) | 30% (87) | .13 (131) | 7% (104) | 1.7 (132) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 36% (1) | 40% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .29 (99) | 1.8 (128) | 28% (116) | 29% (47) | .23 (37) | 3% (132) | 2.1 (92) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU Defense | 12 | 50% (76) | 40% (68) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .36 (118) | 1.9 (132) | 31% (80) | 29% (42) | .42 (107) | 6% (78) | 2.3 (126) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 55% (26) | 45% (33) | 22.1 | 33.5 | 264.6 | 7.9 | 12 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .36 (28) | 1.6 (59) | 33% (91) | 30% (91) | .29 (89) | 6% (56) | 1.9 (100) |
New Mexico State's Power Ratings
New Mexico State's Power Rating: -18.16 #128
New Mexico State's Offense Rating: 2.60 #127
New Mexico State's Defense Rating: 20.76 #115
2025 Talent Rating: 306.00 #132
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
New Mexico State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
New Mexico State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.5 #123
New Mexico State's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.7 #112
New Mexico State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.9 #120
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
New Mexico State's Power Rating: -18.16 #128
New Mexico State's Offense Rating: 2.60 #127
New Mexico State's Defense Rating: 20.76 #115
2025 Talent Rating: 306.00 #132
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
New Mexico State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
New Mexico State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.5 #123
New Mexico State's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.7 #112
New Mexico State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.9 #120
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -18.16 Western Kentucky: 0.125
SP+ Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -15.5 Western Kentucky: 1.6
New Mexico State: -18.16 Western Kentucky: 0.125
SP+ Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -15.5 Western Kentucky: 1.6
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 0.125 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 0.125 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
New Mexico State Scoring
Offense: 21.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 20
Defense: 27.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.5
New Mexico State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Offense: 21.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 20
Defense: 27.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.5
New Mexico State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 35
New Mexico State 18
Projected Total Points: 54
Western Kentucky 35
New Mexico State 18
Projected Total Points: 54
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/01 | Western Kentucky | 35 | New Mexico State | 16 | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 53.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 11/09 | New Mexico State | 28 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Western Kentucky -18.0 | New Mexico State | 53.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/11 | Western Kentucky | 29 | New Mexico State | 38 | Western Kentucky -4.5 | New Mexico State | 55.5 | Over |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 2 | 1 | 2 Overs |
| New Mexico State | 1 | 2 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NMSU | WKU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #128 | #84 |
| SP+SP+ | #123 | #69 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #112 | #65 |
| OffenseOff | #127 | #69 |
| DefenseDef | #76 | #71 |
| Spec TeamsST | #23 | #20 |
| TalentTal | #132 | #89 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #88 |
(10/22) Must have nothing at backup QB, Fife is unplayable
(10/22) RB Calloway lacks vision & does not fight for yards
(10/22) DC Joe Morris doing incredible things, wasted by Off
(10/14) Hard L @ Liberty, box score W, held to 3-10 on 3rd
(10/14) Special teams an utter disaster vs Liberty, cost game
(10/8) DL Peterson & Christensen are top 10 in QB Hurries
(10/3) Def bows up and makes plays. Good Def Success #'s
(10/2) QB Fife threw some dimes under pressure vs SHSU
(9/24) Pass 60%, Run Off worst in CFB in Success
(9/24) QB Fife has been OK, has 2 WR & TE look decent
(9/24) Def much improved esp vs Run, top 20 Success
(10/21) QB1 McIvor shoulder inj, R. Tisdale (Fr) vs La Tech
(10/15) FIU performance off a bye? Completely unprepared
(10/15) McIover last 4 games, 2 TD, 4 INT, 231 YPG.
(10/14) Shameful performance vs FIU, OG'd by 200+, Off awful
(10/4) Lucky W @ Del, OG'd by 100 yds, 2 TOs for TDs.
(10/4) QB McIvor is fun in an extremely pass heavy Off
(8/23) Likely 7-8 portal starters on both Off & Def
(8/2) Over Bet Watch, McIvor off great, Def rough
(7/25) Def portal adds include 11 DL, 3 LB, 8 DBs.
(7/25) WR complete rebuild. Took 7 portals + 2 TEs
(7/25) OL rebuild. 10 portal adds. Will take some time
| Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NMSU Off | WKU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #127 | #71 |
| SuccessSuc | #106 | #102 |
| ExplosiveExp | #95 | #36 |
| PPAPPA | #119 | #95 |
| PowerPwr | #127 | #71 |
| SP+SP+ | #112 | #78 |
| Pts POPPO | #82 | #54 |
| HavocHav | #112 | #122 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NMSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #135 | #65 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #41 | #113 |
| Run ExplRExp | #61 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #103 | Run BlockR Blk | #97 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #21 | #116 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #28 | #128 |
| TackleTak | - | #119 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NMSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #99 | #52 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #132 | #60 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #17 | #128 |
| PPAExp | #128 | #99 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #123 | #81 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #103 | #88 |
| DB HavocDB | #104 | #132 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | NMSU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #69 | #76 |
| SuccessSuc | #83 | #64 |
| ExplosiveExp | #33 | #127 |
| PPAPPA | #66 | #115 |
| PowerPwr | #104 | #115 |
| SP+SP+ | #56 | #120 |
| Pts POPPO | #78 | #60 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #128 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | NMSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #72 | #98 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #117 | #69 |
| Run ExplRExp | #75 | #95 |
| PPAExp | #121 | #98 | Run BlockR Blk | #95 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #108 | #93 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #103 | #66 |
| TackleTak | - | #42 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | NMSU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #57 | #63 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #33 | #68 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #59 | #132 |
| PPAExp | #28 | #118 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #48 | #57 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #87 | #134 |
| DB HavocDB | #56 | #78 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
NMSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
NMSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
Weather Forecast
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Western Kentucky -7.5 (53.5)
Western Kentucky won vs New Mexico State this year (35-16)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat New Mexico State last year (35-16)
Western Kentucky beat New Mexico State in 2024 (41-28)
New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky in 2023 (38-29)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Fife (Tr) | 203 | 361 | 56% | 2232 | 11 | 12 | 6.2 |
| Adam Damante | 70 | 104 | 67% | 711 | 5 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadarius Calloway (Tr) | 117 | 450 | 3 | 3.8 | 29 |
| Dijon Stanley (Tr) | 73 | 297 | 2 | 4.1 | 57 |
| Isaiah Rudison | 42 | 158 | 2 | 3.8 | 36 |
| Tyler King (Tr) | 8 | 18 | 0 | 2.3 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Faupel | 61 | 661 | 7 | 10.8 | 55 |
| Tyler King (Tr) | 41 | 588 | 3 | 14.3 | 64 |
| Gavin Harris (Tr) | 36 | 514 | 1 | 14.3 | 34 |
| Glynn Johnson Jr | 27 | 335 | 3 | 12.4 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naeten Mitchell | 92 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tory Gethers | 87 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sone Aupiu | 68 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Jamall Thompson | 61 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Christensen (Tr) | 41 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| Jamall Thompson | 61 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Tory Gethers | 87 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Ta'Avili Tuitama | 19 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naeten Mitchell | 92 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Zechariah Rodriguez-Brown | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Stilton McKelvey | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 183 | 273 | 67% | 2062 | 12 | 6 | 7.6 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 139 | 212 | 66% | 1432 | 9 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 106 | 576 | 1 | 5.4 | 66 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 85 | 471 | 10 | 5.5 | 39 |
| George Hart III | 70 | 300 | 5 | 4.3 | 36 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 52 | 108 | 2 | 2.1 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 55 | 888 | 6 | 16.1 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 66 | 618 | 3 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Moussa Barry | 34 | 488 | 1 | 14.4 | 48 |
| Noah Meyers | 32 | 357 | 3 | 11.2 | 62 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 106 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dave Herard | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Koron Hayward | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Emery (Tr) | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Harper Holloman | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazir Ward | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |