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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Our Line: Western Kentucky -18 (SP+ WKU -16)
Projected Score: NMSU: 17 - WKU: 35 (52)
WKU Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
NMSU Travel: 1195 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: NMSU: 17 - WKU: 35 (52)
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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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 (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #124 (.05) | 37% (123) | 21.6 | 33% (135) | 2.13 (134) | 77 | 40% (92) | 250 | 3.21 (113) | #41 (.11) | 42% (72) | 27.6 | 41% (54) | 44% (106) | 3.29 (36) | 54.4 | 2 | 1.9 |
| WKU | #74 (.17) | 43% (58) | 29.5 | 45% (52) | 2.97 (62) | 123 | 42% (64) | 252 | 4.21 (30) | #42 (.11) | 37% (19) | 22.8 | 39% (26) | 36% (18) | 2.72 (11) | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 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) | 46% (41) | 3.33 (21) | 179 | 30% (132) | 143 | 3.8 (82) | #115 (.26) | 41% (64) | 43% (69) | 40% (68) | 3.7 (60) | 48.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | ||
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 36.7% | 3.21 | 2 | 20 | 328 | 77 | 250 | 2.6 | 39% | 59% | 33% | 40% | 20% | .05 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| 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 | 42% | 3.29 | 1.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 41% | 44% | 16% | .11 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 35 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 30:05 | 20.3 | 42% | 41% | 6.2 | 54.4 | 2 | 1.9 | 5 | 1.5 | 1 | 28.4 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
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 | 39% (130) | 33% (135) | 29.7 | 77.4 | 2.6 | 9 (132) | -.09 (135) | 2.13 (134) | 69% (88) | 11% (106) | 0.91 (88) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| 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% (60) | 41% (54) | - | - | - | - | (15) | 2.99 (92) | 71% (69) | 9% (106) | 0.92 (46) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 42% (125) | 45% (52) | 29.2 | 122.7 | 4.2 | 20 (78) | .09 (81) | 2.97 (62) | 81% (12) | 9% (49) | 0.92 (84) |
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 | 59% (7) | 40% (92) | 23 | 39.3 | 250.3 | 6.4 | 10.9 | 17 (86) | 16 (34) | .17 (111) | 1.4 (109) | 36% (130) | 27% (108) | .2 (106) | 10% (136) | 1.9 (100) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| 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 | 48% (64) | 44% (106) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (31) | .26 (77) | 1.5 (42) | 31% (69) | 27% (28) | .23 (47) | 7% (24) | 2.1 (103) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 57% (12) | 42% (64) | 23.3 | 35 | 251.6 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 21 (42) | 11 (60) | .24 (72) | 1.5 (89) | 33% (100) | 34% (24) | .36 (45) | 6% (89) | 1.9 (104) |
New Mexico State's Power Ratings
New Mexico State's Power Rating: -11.44 #117
New Mexico State's Offense Rating: 2.60 #108
New Mexico State's Defense Rating: 14.04 #105
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: -15.2 #124
New Mexico State's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #113
New Mexico State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #119
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
New Mexico State's Power Rating: -11.44 #117
New Mexico State's Offense Rating: 2.60 #108
New Mexico State's Defense Rating: 14.04 #105
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: -15.2 #124
New Mexico State's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #113
New Mexico State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #119
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -11.44 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -15.2 Western Kentucky: 0.4
New Mexico State: -11.44 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
New Mexico State: -15.2 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
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: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
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: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
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 17
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
New Mexico State 25
Western Kentucky 22
Total Points: 46
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 33
New Mexico State 21
Total Points: 54
Western Kentucky 35
New Mexico State 17
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
New Mexico State 25
Western Kentucky 22
Total Points: 46
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 33
New Mexico State 21
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 |
| Power RatePwr | #117 | #57 |
| SP+SP+ | #124 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #110 | #55 |
| OffenseOff | #125 | #64 |
| DefenseDef | #61 | #54 |
| Spec TeamsST | #29 | #28 |
| 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 | |
| Perf GradePerf | #125 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #123 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #57 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #124 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #108 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #113 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #113 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #133 | #58 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NMSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #135 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #135 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #88 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #135 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #95 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #134 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #134 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 39% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NMSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #98 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #92 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #109 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #111 | #33 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #125 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #106 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #136 | #17 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | NMSU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #61 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #72 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #46 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #41 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #105 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #119 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #36 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #70 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | NMSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #92 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #54 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #46 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #15 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #92 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #60 |
| TackleTak | - | #47 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | NMSU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #41 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #106 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #42 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #77 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #34 | #47 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #106 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #24 |
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
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 57°
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 57°
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 (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 |
| Nicolas Sessions | 61 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
