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A player carries his shoes and a lunch bag in front of a closed gate leading to Memorial Stadium's playing field in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
The Latest: Cowboys owner confident about having fans

By The Associated Press Aug. 13, 2020 11:30 AM EDT

American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST

New Mexico State's Tony Nicholson returns a kickoff during an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Lynchburg, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/ News & Advance via AP)
Hickson, Liberty run past New Mexico State 49-28

Nov. 30, 2019 06:21 PM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 08:51 PM EST

Huntley’s 3 TDs helps carry New Mexico St. past UTEP 44-35

Nov. 23, 2019 08:25 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jason Huntley had 191 yards rushing on 14 carries with three touchdowns and New Mexico State beat UTEP 44-35 on Saturday. ...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball away from Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 08:56 PM EST

New Mexico State gets first win, 41-28 over Incarnate Word

Nov. 16, 2019 08:22 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Josh Adkins threw two touchdown passes, Jason Huntley ran for 174 yards and New Mexico State beat Incarnate Word 41-28 on Saturday for...

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) outruns his blockers as he has a long run for a first down against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Trio of freshmen diversifying Ole Miss rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Nov. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) avoids an attempted tackle by New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. (1) during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss dominates winless New Mexico State 41-3

By Chris Burrows Nov. 09, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral scrambles for yardage during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss seeks to end skid against winless New Mexico State

By Brian Rippee Nov. 08, 2019 08:38 AM EST

Kennedy, King help Georgia Southern roll over NMSU 41-7

Oct. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Wesley Kennedy III and J.D. King ran for 143 yards apiece — each with two touchdowns — as Georgia Southern jumped out to an early lead...

Lewis carries Central Michigan past New Mexico State, 42-28

Oct. 12, 2019 07:56 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Kobe Lewis rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns as Central Michigan cruised past winless New Mexico State, 42-28 in a nonconference...

Mack's late TD run helps Liberty beat New Mexico State 20-13

Oct. 06, 2019 12:12 AM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Joshua Mack ran for a 4-yard touchdown with six minutes left and Liberty held off New Mexico State for a 20-13 victory on Saturday night. ...

Fresno State beats New Mexico State 30-17

Sep. 28, 2019 11:52 PM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jalen Cropper ran for 118 yards and a touchdown, Wylan Free caught two interceptions and Fresno State beat New Mexico State 30-17 on Saturday...

New Mexico running back Ahmari Davis (28) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Tuioti leads New Mexico past New Mexico State 55-52

By Glen Rosales Sep. 21, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

San Diego State runs over New Mexico State 31-10

Sep. 15, 2019 12:17 AM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Chance Bell and Jordan Byrd each ran for over 100 yards to lead San Diego State to a 31-10 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday night. ...

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception over New Mexico State wide receiver Tony Nicholson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa, No. 2 Alabama romp over New Mexico State, 62-10

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2019 07:11 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

A cameraman falls as Alabama head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field to warm before an NCAA college football game against Duke Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Scorcher: No. 2 Bama, New Mexico St meet with temp in 90s

By John Zenor Sep. 06, 2019 09:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban prepares for a team coach photo prior to Alabama's fall camp fan-day NCAA college football scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This is the time of year when the Southeastern Conference usually validates its claim as the best league in college football by dominating neutral-site nonconference matchups. The SEC is 21-6 in regular-season nonconference games against Power Five opponents at neutral sites since 2012. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 2 Alabama faces New Mexico State in home opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 01:11 PM EDT