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NM State football faces Western Kentucky in C-USA opener

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

NM State football faces Western Kentucky in C-USA opener

Summary

New Mexico State football hosts Western Kentucky on Thursday at Aggie Memorial Stadium, marking the start of Conference USA play. Both teams enter with a 1-3 record. NM State recently lost 42-18 to rival New Mexico, while Western Kentucky has had a challenging start, facing tough opponents including Nevada, Georgia, and Indiana. The Aggies continue to assess their quarterback position after a difficult performance from Trey Hedden led to two key turnovers in the previous game. NM State head coach Tony Sanchez indicated both Hedden and backup Adam Damante will share first-team reps in practice ahead of the contest.

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By the Numbers

•Game scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 p.m. MT
•NM State lost to rival New Mexico 42-18
•Western Kentucky also has a 1-3 record for the season
•Both teams' only wins came against Mercyhurst
•Quarterback situation remains uncertain for NM State

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3:30 AMYahoo Sports — NM State football hosts Western Kentucky to kick off Conference USA play

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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — New Mexico State football won’t have much time to dwell on Saturday’s brutal 42-18 loss to rival New Mexico, as the Aggies open Conference USA play Thursday at home against Western Kentucky. “It hurts more than you know,” said NM State football head coach Tony Sanchez during his post […]
— Yahoo Sports

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