CUSA foes meet when the Florida International Panthers (2-6) and the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) square off on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Riccardo Silva Stadium.
The matchup is on CBS Sports Network, if you’re searching for how to watch.
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When is Florida International vs. New Mexico State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Panthers and Aggies will happen on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Florida International vs. New Mexico State
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Florida International Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Panthers were beaten by the Sam Houston Bearkats 10-7.
Florida International has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 17th-worst with 308.5 yards per contest. The defensive side of the ball is ranked 78th in the FBS (378.1 yards allowed per game).
The Panthers are putting up 204.3 passing yards per game offensively this season (90th in the FBS), and they are allowing 184.0 passing yards per game (26th) on the defensive side of the ball.
It’s been a rough stretch for Florida International in terms of running the ball, ranking 13th-worst in rushing offense (104.3 rushing yards per game) and 15th-worst in rushing defense (194.1 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2024.
The Panthers are putting up 23.8 points per game on offense (98th in the FBS), and they rank 82nd defensively with 26.4 points allowed per game.
New Mexico State Stats & Insights
The Aggies’ most recent outing ended in a 33-30 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
This season has been tough for New Mexico State on both offense and defense, as it is putting up only 290.4 total yards per game (fifth-worst) and ceding 457.3 total yards per game (10th-worst).
The Aggies rank fourth-worst in passing yards per game (127.1), but they’ve been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 74th in the FBS with 223.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
New Mexico State has been struggling in run defense, ranking sixth-worst with 233.6 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 163.3 rushing yards per contest (63rd-ranked).
This season has been ugly for the Aggies on both sides of the ball, as they are compiling just 20.6 points per game (18th-worst) and allowing 37.0 points per game (seventh-worst).
Florida International Key Players to Watch
Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,438 yards (179.8 ypg) to lead Florida International, completing 60.8% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season.
Kejon Owens’ team-high 317 rushing yards (39.6 per game) have come on 74 carries, with five touchdowns this year.
This season Lexington Joseph has rushed for 258 yards (32.3 per game) on 61 carries with two touchdowns.
Eric Rivers’ 581 receiving yards (72.6 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 32 receptions and five touchdowns.
Dean Patterson has collected 384 receiving yards (48.0 yards per game) and three touchdowns, reeling in 31 passes this year.
Nazeviah Burris has hauled in 22 grabs for 209 yards (26.1 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
New Mexico State Key Players to Watch
Parker Awad leads New Mexico State with 518 passing yards (74.0 ypg) on 40-of-92 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Seth McGowan, has carried the ball 90 times for 458 yards (65.4 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Mike Washington has racked up 78 carries for 284 yards (40.6 per game) and three touchdowns.
PJ Johnson III’s 215 receiving yards (30.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 12 receptions with one touchdown.
TJ Pride has put up a 213-yard season so far (30.4 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in 20 passes.
Kordell David’s 14 grabs have netted him 117 yards (16.7 ypg).
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