New Mexico State Aggies to face FIU Panthers in Conference USA matchup

The New Mexico State Aggies are scheduled to face the Florida International (FIU) Panthers in a Conference USA matchup on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The game will take place at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a kickoff time of 7:30 PM ET.

New Mexico State enters the contest with a 2-3 record, coming off a 34-13 victory against Western Kentucky. The Aggies' offense has averaged 27.8 points per game, while their defense allows 26.4 points. Key players include quarterback Trey Hedden and rusher James Jones.

FIU holds a 2-2 record and is making its Conference USA debut following a 20-3 win over LIU. The Panthers' defense has been a strength, allowing only 14.5 points per game. The team is led by quarterback JJ Kohl and rusher Anthony Carrie.