Overview

• New Mexico State visits New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. MT at University Stadium for the 115th meeting.
• Lobos coach Jason Eck emphasizes a physical, run-first plan, noting NMSU’s run defense has allowed about 187 rushing yards per game.
• UNM running back Scottre Humphrey, injured at UCLA, is listed as probable and says he is 100% ready to play.
• Aggie form indicators include PJ Johnson III’s 157-yard receiving game, a defense with 10 interceptions over the last seven contests, and a bid for the program’s first 3-1 start since 1999.
• Fan interest is surging with a sold-out student section and attendance already surpassing last year, as students unveil a new ‘Roaster’ trophy and ROTC cadets revive a 240-mile game ball run from Las Cruces to Albuquerque.