The Aggies (3-4 overall, 2-1 CUSA) will face the Gamecocks (5-2, 3-0 CUSA) in New Mexico State’s fourth and final midweek conference game of the season. The contest will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Source: NMSU Athletics
Based on Reporting by Michael Navarrette
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Featured Photo By Michael Sudhalter for NMSU: Courtesy
LAS CRUCES — New Mexico State returns to Aggie Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, for a 6 p.m. matchup against Jacksonville State, with both teams entering the contest near the top of the Conference USA standings.
The Aggies (3-4 overall, 2-1 CUSA) will face the Gamecocks (5-2, 3-0 CUSA) in New Mexico State’s fourth and final midweek conference game of the season. The contest will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
New Mexico State enters Wednesday’s game following a 30-24 road victory over Sam Houston, highlighted by running back James Jones’ career-high 178 rushing yards and two touchdown passes from quarterback Adam Damante to AJ Williams III.
The Aggies have shown considerable improvement on both sides of the line of scrimmage this season. Their rushing offense averages 151.4 yards per game, second in Conference USA, after finishing last nationally in rushing offense in 2025 with 77.3 yards per game.
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Jones leads Conference USA with an average of 111 rushing yards per game and has accumulated 777 yards through seven games. His four 100-yard rushing performances this season are the most by an Aggie since Jason Huntley recorded five in 2019.
Defensively, New Mexico State leads Conference USA in rushing defense, allowing 109.1 yards per game. In three conference contests, opponents have averaged just 51.3 rushing yards per game, including only 11 yards by Sam Houston last week.
Wednesday's matchup will also test the Aggies' pass rush. Defensive end Gabe Peterson leads Conference USA with 5.5 sacks, while Jacksonville State enters the game allowing an average of just one sack per contest.
Drone Show Planned After Game
Fans attending Wednesday's game will also have an opportunity to see the first drone show presented at an NMSU Athletics event.
Following the game, a fleet of LED-equipped drones will perform aerial animations, logos and messages in the sky beyond Aggie Memorial Stadium.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, with radio coverage on 99.5 FM KXPZ and Spanish-language coverage on 96.7 FM La Equis.
Tickets and additional game information are available at NMStateSports.com.
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