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American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST

New Mexico State's Tony Nicholson returns a kickoff during an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Lynchburg, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/ News & Advance via AP)
Hickson, Liberty run past New Mexico State 49-28

Nov. 30, 2019 06:21 PM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 08:51 PM EST

Huntley’s 3 TDs helps carry New Mexico St. past UTEP 44-35

Nov. 23, 2019 08:25 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jason Huntley had 191 yards rushing on 14 carries with three touchdowns and New Mexico State beat UTEP 44-35 on Saturday. ...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball away from Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 08:56 PM EST

Kennedy, King help Georgia Southern roll over NMSU 41-7

Oct. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Wesley Kennedy III and J.D. King ran for 143 yards apiece — each with two touchdowns — as Georgia Southern jumped out to an early lead...

Mack's late TD run helps Liberty beat New Mexico State 20-13

Oct. 06, 2019 12:12 AM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Joshua Mack ran for a 4-yard touchdown with six minutes left and Liberty held off New Mexico State for a 20-13 victory on Saturday night. ...

Fresno State beats New Mexico State 30-17

Sep. 28, 2019 11:52 PM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jalen Cropper ran for 118 yards and a touchdown, Wylan Free caught two interceptions and Fresno State beat New Mexico State 30-17 on Saturday...

New Mexico running back Ahmari Davis (28) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Tuioti leads New Mexico past New Mexico State 55-52

By Glen Rosales Sep. 21, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception over New Mexico State wide receiver Tony Nicholson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa, No. 2 Alabama romp over New Mexico State, 62-10

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2019 07:11 PM EDT

A cameraman falls as Alabama head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field to warm before an NCAA college football game against Duke Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Scorcher: No. 2 Bama, New Mexico St meet with temp in 90s

By John Zenor Sep. 06, 2019 09:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban prepares for a team coach photo prior to Alabama's fall camp fan-day NCAA college football scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This is the time of year when the Southeastern Conference usually validates its claim as the best league in college football by dominating neutral-site nonconference matchups. The SEC is 21-6 in regular-season nonconference games against Power Five opponents at neutral sites since 2012. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 2 Alabama faces New Mexico State in home opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon passes during NCAA college football practice, in Pullman, Wash. Gordon has big shoes to fill. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
No. 23 Washington State enters new season with untested QB

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 30, 2019 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass while warming up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash. Long-time backup quarterback Anthony Gordon has been named the starter at Washington State heading into Saturday’s season opener against New Mexico State. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
No. 23 Washington St. seeks 3rd straight season-opening win

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Liberty holds off New Mexico State 28-21

Nov. 24, 2018 05:49 PM EST
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Stephen Calvert threw two touchdown passes, Solomon Ajayi returned an interception 26 yards for a score and Liberty jumped out to a big lead...

Huntley, Adkins spark New Mexico State to 52-42 triumph

Nov. 03, 2018 07:47 PM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jason Huntley returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a score and added three more touchdowns and New Mexico State held on to beat Alcorn...

Jones return sparks Texas State past New Mexico State, 27-20

Oct. 27, 2018 10:53 PM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Willie Jones III threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third as Texas State pulled away from New Mexico State, 27-20 in a Sun Belt...

Georgia Southern bowl-eligible after 48-31 victory

Oct. 20, 2018 09:24 PM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Logan Wright and Wesley Kennedy III combined for 233 yards rushing and Georgia Southern defeated New Mexico State 48-31 on Saturday to win...

Memphis running back Darrell Henderson (8) runs for a first down as he is hit by Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
STAT WATCH: Alabama hits midway point atop offensive charts

By Eric Olson Oct. 15, 2018 03:08 AM EDT

Nunez throws 5 TDs as Louisiana runs past New Mexico St.

Oct. 13, 2018 09:08 PM EDT
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Andre Nunez threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns, Elijah Mitchell scored three touchdowns and Louisiana beat New Mexico State 66-38 on...