New Mexico State: 2026 Week 11 recap

New Mexico State — Week 11 Recap

New Mexico State sits at 3–5 with a rating of −13.4, holding steady at 119th nationally. The Aggies got shutout at home by Jacksonville State 24–0 in Week 9, a result that underscores deeper offensive struggles: a red-zone TD rate of just 13% and third-down conversion rate of 42% reveal an offense that can't finish drives. GIE projects 4.4 expected wins for the season, with playoff probability at zero. The Aggies host Liberty this week—a matchup that will test whether they can generate points against a stronger opponent or continue a troubling trend of stalled possessions. Conference USA contention is no longer in play; the focus now shifts to finding competitiveness down the stretch.