Las Cruces
New Mexico State
RECORD
3-5
CONFERENCE
Conference USA
PF / PA
172/202
Last 15 games
4-11 in the last 15 · 21.3 scored · 27.9 allowed LOST 27-30 scored 27 · allowed 30 See game LOST 17-24 scored 17 · allowed 24 See game LOST 16-35 scored 16 · allowed 35 See game LOST 21-24 scored 21 · allowed 24 See game LOST 9-42 scored 9 · allowed 42 See game WON 34-31 scored 34 · allowed 31 See game LOST 24-31 scored 24 · allowed 31 See game LOST 17-34 scored 17 · allowed 34 See game WON 51-14 scored 51 · allowed 14 See game LOST 19-29 scored 19 · allowed 29 See game LOST 18-42 scored 18 · allowed 42 See game WON 34-13 scored 34 · allowed 13 See game LOST 3-22 scored 3 · allowed 22 See game WON 30-24 scored 30 · allowed 24 See game LOST 0-24 scored 0 · allowed 24 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
346-633-14
.355 since 1931
Best season
11-0
1960
10-win seasons
2
Latest 2023
Winning seasons
20
of 92 completed
Next games
Roster
3
Trey HeddenQB4
Parker StofaQB12
Kalani McLeodQB14
Adam DamanteQB17
Trey ArnoldQB0
TJ Washington Jr.RB Head coach
Head coachTony Sanchez Head coach since2024
Record at New Mexico State10-22
Seasons3
Bowl trips0
Season stats
Points per game21.5 7th
Points allowed25.3 5th
Total yards per game349.4 8th
Yards per play5.5 7th
Rush yards per game156.4 3rd
Season
Unit
Offense
51 players
Defense
48 players
Special teams
6 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 17 |  Ilya Uvaydov | PK |
| 40 |  Kyah Francone | PK |
| 92 |  David Barker | PK |
| 91 |  Brody Richter | P |
| 41 |  Braydyn Sage | LS |
| 45 |  Rocky Stallworth | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-10-07 FINAL L
New Mexico State 3 : 22
Florida International
3 : 22 Florida International 2026-08-29 FINAL L
New Mexico State 17 : 34
Florida State
17 : 34 Florida State 
2025-11-15 FINAL L
New Mexico State 9 : 42
Tennessee
9 : 42 Tennessee 
24The latest 12 games. Every season: New Mexico State record by year.
Upcoming
Points per game
21.5
7th in the Conference USA
Points allowed
25.3
5th in the Conference USA
Total yards per game
349.4
8th in the Conference USA
Yards per play
5.5
7th in the Conference USA
Rush yards per game
156.4
3rd in the Conference USA
Pass yards per game
193.0
9th in the Conference USA
First downs per game
18.0
9th in the Conference USA
Third-down rate
39.4%
4th in the Conference USA
Turnover margin
-4
8th in the Conference USA
Takeaways
10
3rd in the Conference USA
Sacks
18
2nd in the Conference USA
Sacks allowed
13
6th in the Conference USA
Penalty yards per game
50.6
2nd in the Conference USA
Time of possession
27:49
8th in the Conference USA
Season by season
Record
3-5
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
21.5 / 25.3
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-5 | 21.5 | 25.3 | In progress |
| 2025 | 4-8 | 21.6 | 27.6 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 3-9 | 21.6 | 36.3 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 10-5 | 27.5 | 22.8 | Lost Isleta New Mexico Bowl |
| 2022 | 7-6 | 25.5 | 23.9 | Won Quick Lane Bowl |
| 2021 | 2-10 | 22.6 | 40.4 | No bowl |
| 2020 | 1-1 | 26.5 | 36.0 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 2-10 | 21.7 | 41.0 | No bowl |
| 2018 | 3-9 | 25.3 | 41.3 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 7-6 | 29.3 | 29.7 | Won Bowl game |
| 2016 | 3-9 | 24.8 | 38.8 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 3-9 | 28.6 | 45.0 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 2-10 | 24.5 | 39.1 | No bowl |
| 2013 | 2-10 | 20.9 | 44.6 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 1-11 | 18.7 | 39.4 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 4-9 | 24.5 | 36.8 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 2-10 | 15.7 | 39.5 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 3-10 | 11.5 | 31.6 | No bowl |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of New Mexico State's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hedden | QB | 42.6% | 72.4% | 8.3% | 57.6% |
| Adam Damante | QB | 33.6% | 71.6% | 4.0% | 45.5% |
| James Jones | RB | 28.5% | 4.0% | 54.8% | 16.3% |
| Terrell Washington Jr. | RB | 15.4% | 7.6% | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Tyler King | WR | 11.0% | 21.8% | 0.5% | 10.0% |
| AJ Williams III | WR | 6.4% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 11.5% |
| Josiah Thomas | TE | 5.8% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 11.7% |
| Dijon Stanley | RB | 5.7% | 3.1% | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| Brodrick Malone | WR | 5.6% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Isaiah Rudison | RB | 4.5% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| Myles Libman | WR | 3.7% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| TJ Pride | WR | 3.2% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 7.6% |
| Lyndon Ravare | WR | 2.5% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Terrione Graves | WR | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Jalen Brown | RB | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Jerry Lydiatt | TE | 2.2% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Carson Su'esu'e | TE | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Jaylen Stokes | WR | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
6.0
FBS average
6.4
Played
6.4
Remaining
5.3
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 
A · 2 BYEWk 3
H · 4 
H · 5 A · 6 BYEWk 7
A · 8 
H · 9 
H · 10 
A · 11 
H · 12 
A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
New Mexico State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercyhurst | vs | 0 | Played |
| 2 | Hawai'i | @ | 9 | Played |
| 4 | New Mexico | vs | 9 | Played |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | vs | 9 | Played |
| 6 | Florida International | @ | 7 | Played |
| 8 | Sam Houston | @ | 2 | Played |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | vs | 9 | Played |
| 10 | Liberty | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Missouri State | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Delaware | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Middle Tennessee | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is New Mexico State in?
New Mexico State plays in the Conference USA.
Has New Mexico State ever won a national championship?
No. New Mexico State has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the New Mexico State head coach in 2026?
Tony Sanchez is the New Mexico State head coach for the 2026 season.