New Mexico State at Middle Tennessee
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET Share
New Mexico State plays at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, November 28, at 2 p.m. Eastern. It will be their eighth meeting; New Mexico State leads the series 4–3.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro
Players to watch
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
Middle Tennessee
- QuarterbackRoman Gagliano1,204 passing yards, 11 TDLast: vs. Delaware, 22 of 32, 291 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD
- Running backAntonio Martin433 rushing yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Delaware, 11 carries, 48 yards
- LinebackerKorey Smith56 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. Delaware, 10 tackles, 1 sack
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)
Middle Tennessee 58% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
New Mexico State leads 4–3 in seven meetings.