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New Mexico Lobos Face San Jose State in Key Matchup

10/4/2025

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Lobos Face Spartans

New Mexico Lobos (3-1) visit San Jose State Spartans (1-3) in a Friday night Mountain West game.
New Mexico rides a three-game win streak after defeating New Mexico State 38-20.
San Jose State seeks a bounce-back after a 30-29 loss to Stanford.
Odds favor San Jose State by 2.5; over/under is 58.5; Layne has 818 passing yards and Eget 1,187.

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BearKats Host Aggies

Sam Houston State (0-4) hosts New Mexico State (2-2) in a Mountain West game, with the BearKats favored by 2.5 points.
The BearKats rebuild under head coach Phil Longo after K.C. Keeler left for Temple.
New Mexico State has struggled since losing quarterback Diego Pavia to Vanderbilt, following a 3-9 season in 2024, with Tulsa a recent bright spot.

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Aggies Triumph Over BearKats

New Mexico State Aggies defeated Sam Houston State 37-10, scoring 14 in the fourth quarter.
The win moves team to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in Conference USA, its third home win.
It's only the seventh time since 1975 the program has a .600 or better winning percentage after five games.
Logan Fife threw one touchdown and ran for another.

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Historical Context

The NCAA established the Division I Football Championship Subdivision in 1975, significantly influencing college football's structure. The New Mexico State Aggies, achieving a .600 winning percentage for the seventh time since then, reflect a history of challenges and recent growth. As they pursue a stronger season with a 3-2 record, Sam Houston State, led by new coach Phil Longo, aims to improve after a tough start.

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Lobos Face Spartans

New Mexico Lobos (3-1) visit San Jose State Spartans (1-3) in a Friday night Mountain West game.
New Mexico rides a three-game win streak after defeating New Mexico State 38-20.
San Jose State seeks a bounce-back after a 30-29 loss to Stanford.
Odds favor San Jose State by 2.5; over/under is 58.5; Layne has 818 passing yards and Eget 1,187.

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