The Aggies will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. The matchup takes place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between New Mexico State and Sam Houston State taking place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - New Mexico State has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 95.00.
- Away New Mexico State - Heading into Week 8, New Mexico State currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 8 matchup, they rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the New Mexico State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, New Mexico State ranks 4th (142) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 9th (114) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, New Mexico State stands 6th (154) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Sam Houston State sits at 8th (131) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - New Mexico State has a 2-4 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 1-4 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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New Mexico State at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Aggie Memorial Stadium | New Mexico State by 27 |
| 2024 Week 4 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State Saturday, September 21st, 2024 | SHSU 31, NMSU 11 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Sam Houston State by 20 |
| 2023 Week 7 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 | NMSU 27, SHSU 13 Aggie Memorial Stadium | New Mexico State by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sam Houston State | 0-1 | 9.000 | 1 | 4 | 114 | 131 | 1-1 | 0-3 | L2 |
| New Mexico State | 2-1 | 3.000 | 3 | 4 | 172 | 178 | 2-1 | 1-3 | W1 |
New Mexico State & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
New Mexico State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM New Mexico State YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
New Mexico State & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | New Mexico State vs Florida State | Saturday, August 29th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 1 | New Mexico State vs Florida State | FSU 34, NMSU 17 Saturday, August 29th, 2026 |
| Week 1 | Mercyhurst vs New Mexico State | NMSU 51, MERC 14 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | New Mexico State vs Hawaii | HAW 29, NMSU 19 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | New Mexico vs New Mexico State | UNM 42, NMSU 18 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | NMSU 34, WKU 13 Thursday, October 1st, 2026 |
| Week 6 | New Mexico State vs FIU | FIU 22, NMSU 3 Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State | Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Liberty vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 5:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | New Mexico State vs Missouri State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Troy | TROY 24, SHSU 21 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Tulsa vs Sam Houston State | TLSA 23, SHSU 17 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Nicholls vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 59, NICH 0 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas Tech | TTU 49, SHSU 14 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs Liberty | LIB 35, SHSU 3 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | WKU 16, SHSU 3 Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs Missouri State | Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs FIU | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.