The Bearkats will play the Aggies on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. The matchup takes place at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 9:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- 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 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Sam Houston State and New Mexico State taking place at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State has a 92.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for New Mexico State is 95.67.
- Away Sam Houston State - Heading into Week 6, Sam Houston State currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home New Mexico State - New Mexico State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Sam Houston State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Sam Houston State ranks 12th (65) in the C-USA Conference, with New Mexico State currently ranking 11th (74) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Sam Houston State stands 1st (171) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. New Mexico State sits at 10th (104) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State has a 0-4 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with New Mexico State currently 2-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown when Sam Houston State faces off against New Mexico State!
The Week 6 game will be held at Aggie Memorial Stadium, where the fans are sure to be rowdy.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, New Mexico State has a slight edge over Sam Houston State.
Sam Houston State is looking for their first win of the season, while New Mexico State aims to improve to a winning record.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below for an exciting matchup!
Best Bearkats at Aggies Odds
| Underdog New Mexico State | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Mexico State | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Sam Houston State is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while New Mexico State is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Sam Houston State is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and New Mexico State is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | -1.5 -115+1.5 -105 |
Underdog New Mexico State - New Mexico State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 New Mexico State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at New Mexico State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | -130-110+10000Bet |
Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
Game to Overtime
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | Yes -1400No +725Bet |
Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | Yes -150No +118Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sam Houston State
New Mexico State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/02/25 9:00pm EDT | Yes +375No -550Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| 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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| New Mexico State | 1-4 | 0.200 | 3 | 5 | 171 | 203 | 3-1 | 0-4 | L3 |
| Sam Houston State | 0-5 | 0.000 | 0 | 8 | 133 | 327 | 0-3 | 0-5 | L8 |
Sam Houston State & New Mexico State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
New Mexico State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM New Mexico State YR: futures available
Sam Houston State & New Mexico 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 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | HAW 37, SHSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Bryant vs New Mexico State | NMSU 19, BRY 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Tulsa vs New Mexico State | NMSU 21, TLSA 14 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech | LT 49, NMSU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | New Mexico State vs New Mexico | UNM 38, NMSU 20 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 8 | New Mexico State vs Liberty | LIB 30, NMSU 27 Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Missouri State vs New Mexico State | Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 9:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Kennesaw State vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 4:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | New Mexico State vs Tennessee | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 4:15 pm EST |
| Week 13 | New Mexico State vs UTEP | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico 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 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 9:00 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 Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico 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.