The New Mexico State Aggies (2-4) visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (1-5) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX. The New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds from DraftKings have New Mexico State -3 with a total of 45.5, and kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN2. This preview walks through the line movement, each team’s season so far, ESPN stat leaders, coaching staffs and how to watch.
New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New Mexico State at Sam Houston |
| Records | New Mexico State 2-4, Sam Houston 1-5 |
| Spread | New Mexico State -3 (-108), Sam Houston +3 (-112) |
| Moneyline | New Mexico State -148, Sam Houston +124 |
| Total | 45.5 (Over -105, Under -115) |
| Venue | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
DraftKings New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds reported by ESPN, as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Numbers can change before kickoff.
New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Odds & Line Movement
DraftKings has New Mexico State at -3 on the spread, with Sam Houston at +3. New Mexico State is -148 and Sam Houston is +124 on the moneyline, and the game total sits at 45.5. In implied-probability terms, the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds on the moneyline translate to roughly 60% for New Mexico State and 45% for Sam Houston, including the book’s margin.
Opening numbers versus current New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds: The spread opened at New Mexico State -2.5 and has moved 0.5 points to New Mexico State -3. The total has dropped from 47.5 at the open to 45.5. On the moneyline, New Mexico State has gone from -135 to -148 and Sam Houston from +114 to +124. Spread prices are New Mexico State -108 and Sam Houston -112, and the over is -105 with the under at -115.
New Mexico State Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
New Mexico State Season So Far
New Mexico State comes in at 2-4, 1-1 in conference play. ESPN has New Mexico State 4th in the Conference USA standings. The road record stands at 0-3, against 2-1 at home. The latest result came on Oct. 7, when New Mexico State dropped a game to FIU 22-3 on the road. Point differential through 6 games: -12 (142 scored, 154 allowed).
Game-by-game, here is how New Mexico State’s season has gone (ESPN):
- Aug. 29: L 17-34 at Florida State
- Sept. 5: W 51-14 vs. Mercyhurst
- Sept. 12: L 19-29 at Hawaii
- Sept. 26: L 18-42 vs. New Mexico
- Oct. 1: W 34-13 vs. Western Kentucky
- Oct. 7: L 3-22 at FIU
The most lopsided result so far was a 51-14 win over Mercyhurst. The toughest result was a 42-18 loss to New Mexico. For anyone tracking the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds, those margins show the range of outcomes this team has produced.
New Mexico State Season Stats
On offense, New Mexico State averages 23.7 points and 373.3 total yards per game, split between 230.5 passing and 142.8 rushing yards. The defense gives up 25.7 points and 347.8 yards per game (222.3 through the air, 125.5 on the ground).
For comparison, Sam Houston is scoring 19.5 points per game and giving up 24.5, with 137.8 passing yards allowed per game.
New Mexico State Key Players
Under center, Trey Hedden has completed 52.4% of his throws for 906 yards and 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. James Jones paces the ground game at 6.5 yards per carry (599 yards, 3 touchdowns). The leading receiver is TK King, who has 20 receptions and 286 yards. Nick Session (50 tackles) and Gabe Peterson (4.5 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Trey Hedden (QB), 65/124, 906 YDS, 5 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing: James Jones (RB), 92 CAR, 599 YDS, 3 TD
- Receiving: TK King (WR), 20 REC, 286 YDS, 3 TD
- Sacks: Gabe Peterson (DE), 4.5
- Tackles: Nick Session (S), 50
New Mexico State Coaching Staff
New Mexico State has been coached by Tony Sanchez since the 2024 season. David Yost runs the offense as coordinator. On defense, the coordinator is Joe Morris.
Sam Houston Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
Sam Houston Season So Far
At 1-5, 0-2 in conference play, Sam Houston has a clear body of work to study. Sam Houston currently sits 8th in the Conference USA standings (ESPN). Sam Houston is 1-2 at home this season and 0-3 on the road. Last time out (Oct. 14), Sam Houston lost to Western Kentucky 16-3 at home. That makes three straight losses. Across 6 games, Sam Houston has been outscored 147-117 (-30 point differential).
Game-by-game, here is how Sam Houston’s season has gone (ESPN):
- Sept. 5: L 21-24 at Troy
- Sept. 12: L 17-23 vs. Tulsa
- Sept. 19: W 59-0 vs. Nicholls
- Sept. 26: L 14-49 at Texas Tech
- Oct. 8: L 3-35 at Liberty
- Oct. 14: L 3-16 vs. Western Kentucky
Best result by margin: 59-0 over Nicholls. The toughest result was a 49-14 loss at Texas Tech. Those scorelines give a sense of Sam Houston’s range heading into the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds discussion.
Sam Houston Season Stats
Sam Houston is putting up 19.5 points per game and moving the ball for 342.0 yards a game, with 247.0 coming through the air and 95.0 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 24.5 points and 338.2 yards per game, with opponents passing for 137.8 and rushing for 200.3.
Across the line of scrimmage, New Mexico State’s defense allows 347.8 yards and 25.7 points per game, while its offense produces 23.7 points a game.
Sam Houston Key Players
Landyn Locke has thrown for 1,418 yards (129 of 205, 62.9%) with 11 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The top rusher is Alton McCaskill, with 211 yards on 53 carries (4.0 per carry) and 1 touchdown. The leading receiver is Chris Reed, who has 17 receptions and 289 yards. Dean Ford (38 tackles) and Elijah Groves (2.5 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Landyn Locke (QB), 129/205, 1,418 YDS, 11 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing: Alton McCaskill (RB), 53 CAR, 211 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving: Chris Reed (WR), 17 REC, 289 YDS, 3 TD
- Sacks: Elijah Groves (LB), 2.5
- Tackles: Dean Ford (LB), 38
Sam Houston Coaching Staff
Sam Houston has been coached by Phil Longo since the 2025 season. The offensive coordinator is Zack Patterson. On defense, the coordinator is Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay.
Key Betting Trends: New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Season Stats
Here is the season data that frames the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds. Every figure is from ESPN game results and season team stats.
- New Mexico State games have gone over 45.5 combined points 5 times in 6 games this season.
- New Mexico State games average 49.3 combined points.
- Sam Houston games have gone over 45.5 combined points 2 times in 6 games this season.
- Sam Houston games average 44.0 combined points.
- New Mexico State is 0-3 in road games; Sam Houston is 1-2 at home.
- Scoring offense: New Mexico State 23.7 vs. Sam Houston 19.5 points per game.
- Scoring defense: New Mexico State allows 25.7; Sam Houston allows 24.5.
- Total offense: New Mexico State 373.3 vs. Sam Houston 342.0 yards per game.
- This is a conference game for both teams.
New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Series History
New Mexico State and Sam Houston met two times in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. New Mexico State won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds are in the table above.
- Oct. 2, 2025: New Mexico State 37, Sam Houston 10 at Aggie Memorial Stadium
- Sept. 21, 2024: Sam Houston 31, New Mexico State 11 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
How to Watch New Mexico State vs Sam Houston: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN2
- Venue: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX
ESPN2 has the broadcast, per ESPN’s listing. The New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds can keep moving up to kickoff, so the table above reflects the Oct. 19, 5:47 AM ET numbers. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: New Mexico State vs Sam Houston
What are the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds?
DraftKings has New Mexico State -3 on the spread and a total of 45.5, with moneylines of New Mexico State -148 and Sam Houston +124. Those New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds were pulled at 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
When does New Mexico State vs Sam Houston kick off, and where can I watch?
Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and the game is on ESPN2. Keep an eye on the New Mexico State vs Sam Houston odds through game day.
What stadium hosts New Mexico State vs Sam Houston?
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX is the site; it is the home stadium of the Sam Houston Bearkats.
Who are the head coaches for New Mexico State and Sam Houston?
Tony Sanchez coaches New Mexico State, and Phil Longo coaches Sam Houston.