CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Western Kentucky
Offensive efficiency (PPA)14th pct.
Offensive success rate6th pct.
Explosiveness52th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed62th pct.
Havoc rate47th pct.
New Mexico State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)10th pct.
Offensive success rate14th pct.
Explosiveness88th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)60th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed58th pct.
Havoc rate27th pct.
Western Kentucky · Returning production
Overall (PPA)83.7%
Passing95.1%
Rushing54.7%
Receiving84.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 15-9 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +1.5
New Mexico State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)24.4%
Passing40.1%
Rushing80.7%
Receiving30.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 10-11 · O/U 12-8-1 · avg. margin -13.2
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings2026Western Kentucky 13–34 New Mexico State
2025New Mexico State 16–35 Western Kentucky
2024Western Kentucky 41–28 New Mexico State
2023New Mexico State 38–29 Western Kentucky
Venue & conditions
Aggie Memorial Stadium · Las Cruces, NM
71°F · 10 mph wind · 9% precip. chance