# FIU Panthers vs. New Mexico State Aggies matchup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fiu-panthers-football-schedule > Updated: 2026-10-06T11:44:13.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Florida International University (FIU) is preparing to host the New Mexico State Aggies in a Conference USA matchup on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 PM ET kickoff and will be broadcast on ESPN2. New Mexico State enters the contest with a 2-3 overall record and a 1-0 conference standing, following a 34-13 win over 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, who recently recorded 155 rushing yards. 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 notable strength, allowing only 14.5 points per game. The team is led by quarterback JJ Kohl and rusher Anthony Carrie. FIU is currently favored to win with a -5 spread. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: New Mexico State Aggies to face FIU Panthers in Conference USA matchup The New Mexico State Aggies face the FIU Panthers in a Conference USA college football matchup on October 7, 2026, in Miami, Florida. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-state-aggies-to-face-fiu-panthers-in-conference-usa-matchup ### 2026-10-03: FIU Panthers host New Mexico State Aggies in Conference USA matchup The FIU Panthers host the New Mexico State Aggies in a Conference USA college football game on October 7, 2026, at Pitbull Stadium, with FIU entering as the betting favorite. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiu-panthers-host-new-mexico-state-aggies-in-conference-usa-matchup ### 2026-09-25: Long Island University to face FIU in college football Long Island University football will play Florida International University on September 26 at Pitbull Stadium, with FIU entering the matchup as a heavy betting favorite. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/long-island-university-to-face-fiu-in-college-football --- Cite as: FIU Panthers vs. New Mexico State Aggies matchup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fiu-panthers-football-schedule