Venue & Event Details
Venue: Aggie Memorial Stadium, 1810 E University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88003
Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT local)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 68°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph), low humidity – ideal desert football conditions.
Injury Report
Missouri State: No major injuries reported; QB Deuce Bailey expected to start.
New Mexico State: No significant injuries; QB Logan Fife fully healthy after strong showing vs. Liberty.
Key Player Matchups
QB Deuce Bailey (MSU): 278 yards, 1 TD, 1 rushing TD in win over Middle Tennessee.
QB Logan Fife (NMSU): 242 yards, 2 TDs vs. Liberty; efficient pocket passer.
RB Shomari Lawrence (MSU): 63 yards on 11 carries last week.
RB Kadarius Calloway (NMSU): 84 yards, 1 TD vs. Liberty; key to Aggies’ ground game.
WR Ramone Green Jr. (MSU): 76-yard reception vs. MTSU, explosive playmaker.
WR Tyler King (NMSU): 5 catches, 68 yards vs. Liberty.
Recent Team Forms
Missouri State:
Last game: 22-20 win over Middle Tennessee.
Offense: 264.5 passing YPG (39th FBS), but only 103 rushing YPG (127th).
Defense: Allows 29.7 PPG (108th nationally).
New Mexico State:
Last game: 30-27 loss to Liberty.
Offense: Balanced, averaging 27.5 PPG.
Defense: Strong red-zone unit (26th nationally, 76.5% allowed).
Series History
First-ever meeting between Missouri State and New Mexico State.
Betting Trends:
Missouri State is 3-3 ATS this season.
New Mexico State is 3-3 ATS.
Bears games have gone Under in 5 of 6.
Aggies games have gone Over in 2 of last 3.
Historical Betting Results
Missouri State: 2-0 when favored this season.
New Mexico State: 2-3 as an underdog.
Both teams have played close games, with 4 of their 6 contests decided by one score.
Game Odds
Missouri State Bears – 1.5
New Mexico State Aggies 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
