The New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) visit the Florida International Panthers (2-2) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at FIU -5.5 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are New Mexico State +180 · Florida International -218. Below is our New Mexico State vs Florida International preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
New Mexico State vs Florida International Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New Mexico State at Florida International |
| Records | New Mexico State 2-3 · Florida International 2-2 |
| Spread | FIU -5.5 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico State +180 · Florida International -218 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL |
| Date/Time | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | New Mexico State: HC Tony Sanchez, OC David Yost · Florida International: HC Willie Simmons, OC Nick Coleman |
New Mexico State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The New Mexico State Aggies are 2-3 overall, 1-0 in Conference USA play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 34-17 at Florida State; Sep 5 — W 51-14 vs Mercyhurst; Sep 12 — L 29-19 at Hawai'i; Sep 26 — L 42-18 vs New Mexico; Oct 1 — W 34-13 vs Western Kentucky. Most recently, New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky 34-13 at home. Through 5 games, New Mexico State is averaging 27.8 points scored and 26.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tony Sanchez (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: David Yost. Defensive coordinator: Joe Morris.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Trey Hedden (QB) — 63/116, 887 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: James Jones (RB) — 77 carries, 510 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: TK King (WR) — 20 receptions, 286 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Gabe Peterson (DE) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Nick Session (S) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: James Jones’s production on the ground (510 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 26.4 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Trey Hedden).
Florida International Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida International Panthers are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 19-9 at South Florida; Sep 12 — W 33-20 vs Buffalo; Sep 19 — L 16-10 at Florida Atlantic; Sep 26 — W 20-3 vs Long Island University. Most recently, Florida International beat Long Island University 20-3 at home. Through 4 games, Florida International is averaging 18.0 points scored and 14.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Willie Simmons (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Nick Coleman. Defensive coordinator: Jovan Dewitt.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: JJ Kohl (QB) — 80/140, 1,065 yards, 5 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Anthony Carrie (RB) — 56 carries, 195 yards
- Receiving leader: Maguire Anderson (WR) — 24 receptions, 382 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: DeeJay Holmes Jr. (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: DeAndre Boykins (DB) — 23 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 14.5 points per game; JJ Kohl’s passing volume (1,065 yards); a pass rush paced by DeeJay Holmes Jr. (4 sacks). Questions: An offense averaging 18.0 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for JJ Kohl).
How to Watch New Mexico State vs Florida International
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.