Time, TV channel, details for Aggies vs Bearkats
New Mexico State (1-2, 0-1 Conference USA) takes on Sam Houston (2-1) for its first CUSA road game at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The Aggies are coming off a dismal showing against Fresno State last Saturday, falling 48-0 to the Bulldogs on the road. NM State finished the first half with more penalty yards than total yards and allowed 525 yards to Fresno State, including 281 rushing yards. Both sophomore quarterback Parker Awad and senior quarterback Deuce Hogan struggled and finished with a combined 56 passing yards and three interceptions, with Hogan suffering a season-ending broken collarbone injury in the game.
The Bearkats are coming off a 31-13 win over Hawai’i last Saturday. Sam Houston’s offense has been driven by junior wide receiver Qua’Vez Humphreys, who caught two touchdowns against the Rainbow Warriors. Several former Bearkats are now among NM State’s ranks, including senior defensive backs Dakerric Hobbs and Da’Marcus Crosby, defensive coordinator Joe Morris and linebackers coach Jared Hensley. Crosby earned first-team All-CUSA honors last season with Sam Houston.
Here’s everything you need to know for game day:
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New Mexico State (1-2, 0-1) at Sam Houston (2-1)
Location: Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, Tex.
Kickoff time: Sept. 21, 5 p.m.
Network: ESPN+ (Commentators: Tom Franklin and Ken Moore)
Radio: 99.5 FM KXPZ (Commentators: Jack Nixon and Cory Lucas)
More: Scoring summary from the New Mexico State vs Fresno State game
Things to knowNM State defeated Sam Houston 27-13 last season in Las Cruces in the first-ever matchup between the two schools. This is the Aggies’ first visit to Huntsville.Awad is expected to start a fourth consecutive game at quarterback due to Hogan’s injury, with junior Santino Marucci becoming the new backup.The Aggies are 16.5-point underdogs against the Bearkats, according to ESPN Bet.Pregame reading
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