Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State: Running Games Key to CUSA Matchup

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-2) face the New Mexico State Aggies on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. CT in Las Cruces, N.M., with coverage airing on ESPN2. In their previous game, Jax State defeated FIU 27-24 thanks to a late field goal by Garrison Rippa; Caden Creel contributed 214 passing yards and 95 rushing yards while Deondre Johnson recorded four catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. Jacksonville State remains the only three-game-winning team in Conference USA, though they previously lost their title game attempt to Kennesaw State at AmFirst Stadium during the 2025 season.