Jacksonville State at New Mexico State
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET Share
Jacksonville State plays at New Mexico State on Wednesday, October 28, at 8 p.m. Eastern. It will be their third meeting; the series is even at 1–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las CrucesTV: ESPN2
Players to watch
Jacksonville State
- QuarterbackCaden Creel1,637 passing yards, 12 TDLast: vs. Florida International, 16 of 22, 214 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 19 carries, 95 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverDeondre Johnson22 catches, 431 yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Florida International, 4 catches, 93 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- SafetyCaleb Nix43 tackles, 2 INTLast: vs. Florida International, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
New Mexico State
- Running backJames Jones599 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: at Florida International, 15 carries, 89 yards; 3 catches, 19 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackTrey Hedden906 passing yards, 5 TDLast: at Florida International, 2 of 8, 19 yards, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- SafetyNicolas Sessions51 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Florida International, 13 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Jacksonville State 67% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Tied 1–1 in two meetings.
| 2024 | Jacksonville State 54, New Mexico State 13 | |
| 2023 | New Mexico State 20, Jacksonville State 17 |
Around this game
Jacksonville State
- Next gamevs. Sam HoustonNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonJacksonville State in 2026
- ProgramJacksonville State history and records
New Mexico State
- Next gamevs. LibertyNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 2026
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records