New Mexico State (1-0) opens Conference USA play at home against Liberty (1-0) at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday.
The Aggies defeated Southeast Missouri (1-1) 23-16 last Saturday to open up their season. NM State trailed 16-10 entering the fourth quarter, but scored 13 unanswered to win the game capped off by a three-yard rushing touchdown from junior running back Seth McGowan. The Aggies’ win was sealed after an interception from redshirt freshman safety Tayden Barnes on the ensuing SEMO drive, who would later receive CUSA Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday.
Liberty defeated Campbell (0-1) 41-24 to start its season and are 22-point favorites on the road, according to ESPN Bet. The Flames defeated NM State twice last season, including in the 2023 CUSA Championship Game. The Aggies last beat Liberty in 2022 when they won 49-14 on the road as 24-point underdogs. This will be the Flames’ first visit to Las Cruces since 2019.
Here is everything you need to know for game day:
Liberty (1-0) at New Mexico State (1-0)
Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, NM
Kickoff time: Sept. 7, 8:15 p.m.
Network: ESPN2 (Commentators: Brian Custer, Rod Gilmore and Lauren Sisler)
Radio: 99.5 FM KXPZ (Commentators: Jack Nixon and Javahn Ferguson)
Spanish Radio: 96.7 FM La Equis (Commentators: Abel Rodriguez and Eddie Rubio)
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Things to know
Liberty were the media’s preseason favorite to repeat as CUSA champions in a July poll, receiving 18 out of 20 first-place votes.
The Flames received nine votes in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week, tied for 10th-most amongst unranked teams.
NM State hasn’t started a season 2-0 since 2014, when it defeated Cal Poly and Georgia State to open the year.
The Aggies are 2-5 all-time against Liberty.
Pregame reading
Seth McGowan feeling renewed: ‘I’ll never waver’: Seth McGowan enjoys fresh start at NM State four years after OU exit
Aggies looking for statement win: New Mexico State football: Aggies looking to put nation on notice against CUSA favorite Liberty
Meet NMSU coach Tony Sanchez: The coach with a chip on his shoulder: NM State’s Tony Sanchez determined to succeed
Kordell David is eager: New Mexico State football: WR Kordell David ‘hungry’ and ‘ready to compete’ for the Aggies
NM State’s most important games: A look at New Mexico State football’s top five games ahead of the 2024 season
Aggies’ schedule preview: New Mexico State football 2024 schedule: Aggies set to take on Liberty in first C-USA game
This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Everything you need to know for Liberty vs New Mexico State
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