The Hilltoppers will play the Aggies on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. The matchup takes place at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 8:01 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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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 5 action features a matchup between Western Kentucky 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 - Western Kentucky has a 95.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for New Mexico State is 95.33.
- Away Western Kentucky - Heading into Week 5, Western Kentucky currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2026 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 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Western Kentucky away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Western Kentucky ranks 9th (86) in the C-USA Conference, with New Mexico State currently ranking 4th (105) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Western Kentucky stands 1st (164) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. New Mexico State sits at 3rd (119) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Western Kentucky has a 1-3 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with New Mexico State currently 1-3 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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Western Kentucky at New Mexico State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Thursday, October 1st, 2026 | NMSU 34, WKU 13 Aggie Memorial Stadium | New Mexico State by 21 |
| 2025 Week 10 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 1st, 2025 | WKU 35, NMSU 16 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 19 |
| 2024 Week 11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Saturday, November 9th, 2024 | WKU 41, NMSU 28 Aggie Memorial Stadium | Western Kentucky by 13 |
| 2023 Week 11 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 11th, 2023 | NMSU 38, WKU 29 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | New Mexico State by 9 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Western Kentucky | 2-2 | 6.000 | 3 | 5 | 170 | 249 | 2-1 | 1-4 | L1 |
| New Mexico State | 2-2 | 4.000 | 3 | 5 | 172 | 202 | 2-2 | 1-3 | L1 |
Western Kentucky & 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.
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
New Mexico State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM New Mexico State YR: futures available
Western Kentucky & 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 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | NEV 49, WKU 14 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Western Kentucky vs Georgia | UGA 70, WKU 20 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Indiana | IU 38, WKU 0 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Mercyhurst vs Western Kentucky | WKU 52, MERC 7 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | NMSU 34, WKU 13 Thursday, October 1st, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Missouri State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 34, MOST 13 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | WKU 16, SHSU 3 Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Delaware vs Western Kentucky | DEL 35, WKU 21 Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 1:00 pm EST |
| 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 | NMSU 30, SHSU 24 Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State | JXST 24, NMSU 0 Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Liberty vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 8:00 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 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky 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 1st, 2026 at 8:01 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 Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky 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.