Final
October 1, 2026 β’ Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 1, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-4) takes on New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Visiting Side
Record
1-4
New Mexico State Aggies
Home Side
Record
2-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WES
|
3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
|
NEW
|
6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:53
Karl Campbell 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:55
Ilya Uvaydov 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:35
Ilya Uvaydov 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:36
De'Marcus Peters 45 Yd Interception Return (Ilya Uvaydov Kick)
Score
2:38
Adam Damante 1 Yd Run (Ilya Uvaydov Kick)
Score
0:07
Karl Campbell 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:13
TK King 15 Yd pass from Adam Damante (Ilya Uvaydov Kick)
Score
9:24
Brock Glenn 9 Yd Run (Karl Campbell Kick)
Score
3:18
James Jones 7 Yd Run (Ilya Uvaydov Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
VS
π 54%
New Mexico State Aggies
Projected Score
WES 35
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NEW 39
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- New Mexico State Aggies scoring offense aligns well against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense.
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers generates significantly more total yardage.
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers aerial attack exposes New Mexico State Aggies secondary.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
STAT
New Mexico State Aggies
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New Mexico State Aggies plays on familiar turf at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Could Win
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why New Mexico State Aggies Could Win
New Mexico State Aggies scoring offense aligns well against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense.
Deciding Factor
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
5,513
Closing Odds
Line: NMSU -1.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Leaders
Brock Glenn
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ajay Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Moussa Barry
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
New Mexico State Aggies Leaders
Trey Arnold
Passing Ldr β’ QB
David Barela
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jayden Bell
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (11.5%)
New Mexico State Aggies (88.5%)
Total Submissions: 75 circles
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