FBS-CFB Game Preview: Missouri State Bears (3-3) vs. New Mexico State Aggies (3-3)

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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

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