Team Information
Ground | Aggie Memorial Stadium |
City | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
Conference | Conference USA, |
Nickname | Aggies |
About New Mexico State Aggies Football
The New Mexico State Aggies football team, representing New Mexico State University in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), competes in Conference USA. Headed by Coach Jerry Kill in his second season with a 10–9 record, the team plays its home games at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico, boasting a capacity of 30,343. Established in 1893, the Aggies have a storied history, participating in various conferences over the years, including the Border, MVC, Big West, Sun Belt, and WAC. With an all-time record of 440–664–30, the team has clinched four conference titles (1938, 1960, 1976, 1978) and holds a notable bowl record of 4–0–1. The crimson and white-clad Aggies maintain fierce rivalries with New Mexico and UTEP. The team's marching band, known as "The PRIDE" of New Mexico, adds to the vibrant Aggies spirit.NMStatesports.com serves as the official website for the New Mexico State Aggies.
Name of Team | New Mexico State Aggies Football |
First season | 1893 |
Athletic director | Mario Moccia |
Head coach | Jerry Kill |
Stadium | Aggie Memorial Stadium |
Location | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
Conference | Conference USA |
Division | Division I FBS |
Field surface | Artificial turf |
Conference titles | 4 |
Division titles | |
Fight Song | NMSU Fight Song |
Mascot | Pistol Pete |
Rivalries | New Mexico, UTEP |
Consensus All-Americans |
New Mexico State Aggies Football History
The New Mexico State Aggies football program, tracing its roots back to 1893, has experienced a rich yet tumultuous history. Under early coaches like Clarence Russell and Dutch Bergman, the Aggies showed promise, with notable achievements like an undefeated 1923 season.
The Warren B. Woodson Era (1958–1967) marked a pinnacle, featuring the only perfect season in school history in 1960. However, Woodson's forced departure led to a challenging post-era, earning the unfortunate moniker "Woodson Curse." Subsequent coaches, including Mike Knoll, Jim Hess, and Tony Samuel, faced struggles, with intermittent successes like a winning season in 1992.
The Hal Mumme era (2005–2008) introduced the "Air Raid" offense, but the team continued to struggle. The Doug Martin era (2013–2021) brought a historic bowl appearance in 2017, breaking a 57-year drought. Currently, under Jerry Kill since 2021, the Aggies have shown promise with a turnaround in the 2022 season, finishing with a 6-6 record and a victory in the Quick Lane Bowl
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New Mexico State Aggies Football Coach
Formerly the head coach at Minnesota, Jerry Kill assumed leadership in 2021, signing a five-year contract. Overcoming a challenging 2022 start, Kill orchestrated a notable turnaround, guiding the team to a 6-6 record and securing victory in the Quick Lane Bowl. His seasoned coaching, marked by adaptability and resilience, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Aggies' football program.
Coach | Years |
Jerry Kill | 2021–Present |
Doug Martin | 2013–2021 |
DeWayne Walker | 2009–2012 |
Hal Mumme | 2005–2008 |
Tony Samuel | 1997–2004 |
Jim Hess | 1990–1996 |
Mike Knoll | 1986–1989 |
Warren B. Woodson | 1958–1967 |
New Mexico State Aggies Football Stadium: Aggie Memorial Stadium
Aggie Memorial Stadium, situated on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, has been the home field for the New Mexico State Aggies football team since its opening in 1978. Constructed at a cost of $4 million, the stadium's unique design by alumnus Craig Protz features a street-level concourse dividing the lower and upper bowls, with excavated earth supporting the upper level. The inaugural game in 1978 witnessed the Aggies triumph over Texas–El Paso (UTEP), and the stadium's largest attendance of 32,993 occurred two decades later in a victorious rematch against UTEP.
Originally equipped with natural grass, the playing field transitioned to UBU Sports Speed S5-M synthetic turf in 2014. The stadium's lighting capacity was augmented, and a significant $1.5 million scoreboard, complete with a sizable video screen, was added in 2007. Subsequent enhancements include the introduction of Club 27 in 2015, offering 92 club-level seats. With a current seating capacity of 28,853, Aggie Memorial Stadium stands as a symbol of the Aggies' gridiron legacy and a dynamic venue for college football.
New Mexico State Aggies Football Rivals
New Mexico State University's football team engages in two notable rivalries that have shaped the team's history—the Rio Grande Rivalry with in-state adversary New Mexico and the Battle of I-10 against UTEP. The Rio Grande Rivalry dates back to 1894, with historical competitiveness until 1937.
While the Lobos have since dominated the series, the matchup remains spirited, highlighted by the Aggies' recent victory in 2023. In the Battle of I-10, UTEP initially held a series lead due to dominance in the 1920s–1960s, but recent contests have seen more balance. The annual clash includes the exchange of two traveling trophies—the Silver Spade and the Mayor's Cup (Brass Spittoon).
Despite interruptions, this rivalry has endured since the teams' first meeting in 1914. The dynamic history, close proximity, and the exchange of iconic trophies contribute to the intensity of these longstanding rivalries, making each matchup a crucial and celebrated event in the Aggies' football calendar.
New Mexico State Aggies Football Record and Stats
Championship Conferences
The New Mexico State Aggies football program boasts a storied history with notable achievements in various conferences. In 1938, under the guidance of Coach Jerry Hines, the Aggies secured the Border Conference championship with an impressive 7–2 overall record, including a 4–1 performance in conference play.
Two decades later, in 1960, Coach Warren B. Woodson led the team to another Border Conference title, concluding an outstanding 11–0 season with a flawless 4–0 conference record. The Aggies demonstrated their prowess in the Missouri Valley Conference by clinching championships in 1976, under Coach Jim Bradley, and in 1978, led by Coach Gil Krueger, with respective conference records of 2–1–1 and 5–1.
Division Championships
While the Aggies have not secured specific division championships in recent years, their historical successes in conference play underscore their competitiveness and resilience on the football field.
Conference Championship Game Appearances
The New Mexico State Aggies football program has showcased its caliber by making appearances in conference championship games, reflecting a tradition of excellence and competitiveness that continues to define their legacy in collegiate football.
New Mexico State Aggies FootballRoaster
Number | Player Name | Position | Height | Weight | Class | Hometown | Previous Schools |
0 | D.J. Washington | WR | 6-5 | 219 | Sr. | Belle Glade, Fla. | Iowa Central CC/Glades Central HS |
2 | Andrew Henry | RB | 5-10 | 195 | RS-Sr. | Dallas, Texas | ULM/Fort Scott CC/Allen HS |
2 | Zach Morris | CB | 6-1 | 190 | So. | Flower Mound, Texas | Marcus HS |
3 | D'Arco Perkins-McAllister | S | 6-1 | 183 | Jr. | Nashville, Tenn. | TCU/Stratford Comprehensive HS |
3 | Jace Taylor | WR | 6-5 | 216 | Sr. | Lake Havasu, Ariz. | Lake Havasu HS |
4 | Caleb Medford | WR | 6-3 | 197 | So. | Henderson, Texas | TCU/Henderson HS |
5 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 5-11 | 204 | Sr. | Montgomery, Ala. | Alabama State/Lanier HS |
5 | Jermarius Lewis | S | 5-11 | 186 | So. | Summit, Miss. | North Pike HS |
6 | Isaiah Chavez | QB | 6-0 | 205 | RS-Jr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Rio Rancho HS |
6 | Ryan Davis | WR | 5-11 | 176 | RS-Sr. | Roswell, Ga. | UAB/Trinity Catholic HS |
6 | Bobby Wooden | S | 5-11 | 188 | Sr. | Pearland, Texas | Dawson HS |
7 | Tavian Combs | S | 6-2 | 203 | RS-Jr. | Amarillo, Texas | Randall HS |
7 | DC Tabscott | QB | 6-4 | 206 | RS-So. | Franklin, Tenn. | Appalachian State/Father Ryan HS |
8 | Jeremiah Hixon | WR | 5-11 | 167 | RS-Sr. | Monroeville, Ala. | Alabama State/Spanish Fort HS |
8 | Donte Martin | CB | 5-10 | 193 | RS-Sr. | Oxnard, Calif. | Rio Mesa HS |
9 | Noa Pola-Gates | S | 6-0 | 180 | Sr. | Gilbert, Ariz. | Nebraska/Williams Field HS |
9 | Sherod White | RB | 5-9 | 199 | Sr. | Menifee, Calif. | Mt. San Jacinto JC/Heritage HS |
10 | Dylan Hopkins | QB | 6-2 | 225 | RS-Sr. | Maryville, Tenn. | UAB/Maryville HS |
10 | Aaron Rodriguez | P | 6-0 | 200 | RS-Sr. | Newhall, Calif. | Missouri/Hart HS |
11 | Andrew Erickson | WR | 6-2 | 205 | RS-Sr. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Manzano HS |
11 | Dereck Moore | S | 6-3 | 199 | Fr. | Irvine, Calif. | Woodbridge HS |
12 | Justin Holaday | QB | 6-3 | 201 | Jr. | Lemoore, Calif. | Fresno City JC/Lemoore HS |
12 | Aaron Smith | S | 6-2 | 189 | Jr. | Long Beach, Calif. | Mt. San Antonio College/Long Beach Poly |
13 | Devon Dampier | QB | 6-0 | 198 | Fr. | Saguaro, Ariz. | Saguaro HS |
13 | Bryson Taylor | S | 6-2 | 176 | So. | Hoschton, Ga. | Mill Creek HS |
14 | Edward Blacklock | CB | 6-0 | 175 | Fr. | Houston, Texas | Forest HS |
14 | Duece Jones | WR | 6-0 | 171 | RS-Jr. | Baton Rouge, La. | Broadmoor HS |
15 | Hunter Wiggins | S | 6-1 | 194 | Fr. | San Diego, Calif. | Lincoln HS |
15 | Luke Wysong | WR | 5-10 | 188 | Jr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Cleveland HS |
16 | Dimitri Johnson | LB | 6-3 | 231 | Jr. | Rohnert Park, Calif. | Santa Rosa JC/Rancho Cotate HS |
17 | Magnus Geers | TE | 6-6 | 250 | RS-Jr. | Zurich, Switzerland | Temple/LaSalle College HS [PA] |
17 | Josh Williamson | S | 6-2 | 173 | RS-So. | Tampa, Fla. | Reedley JC/Blake HS |
18 | Alec Marenco | LB | 6-3 | 229 | Jr. | El Paso, Texas | Burges HS |
18 | Kaydin Pope | WR | 6-0 | 171 | Fr. | Savannah, Tenn. | Mississippi State/Hardin County HS |
19 | Aidan Armenta | QB | 6-3 | 190 | Fr. | Oak Ridge, N.C. | Bishop McGuinness HS |
19 | Kam Robinson | LB | 6-1 | 224 | Jr. | Roseville, Calif. | Sierra College/Woodcreek HS |
20 | Hunter Sellers | CB | 5-11 | 183 | Fr. | Birmingham, Ala. | UAB/Vestavia Hills HS |
21 | Jacob Trussell | TE | 6-4 | 246 | So. | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS |
21 | Dorian Lewis | RB | 5-10 | 194 | Jr. | Pittsburg, Calif. | Pittsburg HS |
22 | Mihalis Santorineos | LB | 6-2 | 224 | Fr. | Athens, Greece | Athens College |
23 | Christian Ellis | S | 6-1 | 190 | So. | Auburn, Ala. | Auburn HS |
23 | Christian Washington | RB | 5-11 | 209 | RS-Sr. | Memphis, Tenn. | Tennessee/Christian Brothers HS |
24 | Zach Vigil | RB | 5-11 | 188 | Fr. | Gilbert, Ariz. | Gilbert HS |
25 | Jayden Wilson | LB | 6-2 | 228 | So. | Alpharetta, Ga. | Florida Atlantic/Cambridge HS |
26 | Evan Wysong | WR | 6-0 | 182 | RS-Jr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Cleveland HS |
27 | Skylar Cook | S | 6-1 | 199 | So. | Odessa, Texas | Permian HS |
28 | Jacob Godfrey | WR | 5-11 | 188 | So. | Rialto, Calif. | Rialto HS |
29 | Tate Zimmerman | LB | 6-0 | 214 | RS-Jr. | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS |
30 | Jaylen Morgan | RB | 5-10 | 204 | So. | Conroe, Texas | Conroe HS |
31 | Charles Steinkamp | K/P | 5-11 | 196 | Jr. | San Antonio, Texas | UAB/Reagan HS |
32 | Ezra Sexton | WR | 6-1 | 188 | RS-Jr. | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS |
33 | Damien Sanchez | K | 6-0 | 181 | Jr. | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS |
34 | Ray Leutele | LB | 6-3 | 238 | RS-Jr. | San Mateo, Calif. | St. Mary's College/Serra HS |
35 | Jalen Washington | LB | 6-3 | 234 | RS-Sr. | Union City, Calif. | New Mexico Military Institute/Washington HS |
36 | Collis Bousliman | S | 6-1 | 200 | So. | Burleson, Texas | Burleson HS |
37 | Ray Iwai | RB | 5-8 | 186 | RS-So. | Kaneohe, Hawaii | St. Francis HS |
38 | Josh Howes | LB | 6-1 | 217 | RS-Sr. | Burleson, Texas | Burleson HS |
39 | Leonardo Gallegos | LB | 6-3 | 228 | RS-Sr. | El Paso, Texas | El Dorado HS |
40 | Semaj Sims | LB | 6-1 | 232 | RS-So. | Oakland, Calif. | Laney College/Heritage HS |
41 | Syaire Riley | LB | 6-2 | 224 | RS-Jr. | San Diego, Calif. | Grossmont College/San Diego HS |
42 | Blaine Smith | S | 6-0 | 204 | So. | Bradenton, Fla. | IMG Academy |
43 | David Murphy | S | 5-11 | 193 | RS-Sr. | Las Cruces, N.M. | New Mexico State/Las Cruces HS |
44 | Hunter Haemker | LB | 6-1 | 234 | RS-So. | Sioux Falls, S.D. | Dakota State/Brandon Valley HS |
45 | Connor Witthoft | TE | 6-5 | 250 | RS-So. | Gillette, Wyo. | Wyoming/Gillette HS |
46 | Kyler Drake | DE | 6-3 | 230 | RS-Sr. | Denton, Texas | UTSA/Braswell HS |
47 | Sir Robinson | TE | 6-4 | 260 | So. | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS |
48 | Caleb Marra | TE | 6-6 | 250 | So. | Katy, Texas | Cinco Ranch HS |
49 | Jimmy Gallegos | RB | 5-8 | 183 | So. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Valley HS |
50 | Austin Ackel | LB | 6-2 | 222 | RS-Jr. | Luling, La. | Nicholls State/St. Charles Catholic HS |
51 | CJ James | OL | 6-3 | 308 | RS-Sr. | Houston, Texas | Madison HS |
51 | Bryce Santana | DE | 6-3 | 273 | RS-Jr. | Los Lunas, N.M. | Los Lunas HS |
52 | Lucas Lucero | LB | 6-2 | 221 | RS-So. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Western New Mexico/Rio Rancho HS |
53 | Larry Allen III | DL | 6-1 | 285 | RS-Sr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Rio Rancho HS |
54 | Zach Doyle | DL | 6-1 | 272 | RS-Fr. | Los Lunas, N.M. | Los Lunas HS |
55 | Avery Burt | DL | 6-1 | 246 | RS-Jr. | Oakland, Calif. | Contra Costa College/Oregon/Berkeley HS) |
56 | Shancco "Ise" Matautia | OL | 6-2 | 346 | RS-So. | Anaheim, Calif. | Servite HS |
59 | Sam Telesa III | OL | 6-2 | 288 | Sr. | Waipahu, Haw. | Georgetown/Aloha HS |
60 | Jacob Webb | OL | 6-5 | 319 | RS-So. | Chino, Calif. | Diamond Ranch, Calif. |
61 | Brendan Durkin | LS | 6-2 | 208 | So. | Florida, N.Y. | Albany/Burke Catholic |
62 | Carlos Lovato | OL | 6-0 | 302 | RS-So. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Albuquerque HS |
63 | Cayden Romero | OL | 6-5 | 363 | Fr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Rio Rancho HS |
65 | Devon Smith | OL | 6-6 | 288 | Jr. | Biloxi, Miss. | Jones College/Biloxi HS |
66 | Tavien Ford | DT | 6-3 | 295 | Jr. | Charlotte, N.C. | Georgia Military College/Olympic HS |
66 | Taurrian "Teedo" Stafford | OL | 6-5 | 335 | Sr. | Little Haiti, Fla. | Alabama State/Miami Central HS |
69 | Lane Williams | OL | 6-4 | 300 | Fr. | Shawnee, Okla. | Shawnee HS |
70 | Isaiah Sillemon | OL | 6-3 | 302 | RS-So. | Dallas, Texas | Lancaster HS |
71 | Travis Gray | OL | 6-7 | 324 | Fr. | Aurora, Colo. | Colorado/Cherokee Trail HS |
72 | Reese Steele | OL | 6-4 | 301 | Jr. | Des Moines, Iowa | Iowa Central CC/Southeast Polk HS |
73 | DJ Wingfield | OL | 6-4 | 289 | RS-Jr. | Los Angeles, Calif. | El Camino JC/Redondo Union HS |
74 | Matthew Toilolo | OL | 6-3 | 308 | Fr. | Long Beach, Calif. | Orem [UT] HS |
75 | J.C. Davis | OL | 6-5 | 307 | Jr. | Oakland, Calif. | Contra Costa College/McClymonds HS |
76 | Vincent Santos | OL | 6-4 | 278 | RS-Jr. | Chula Vista, Calif. | Naval Prep/Eastlake HS |
77 | Jer'Marques Bailey | OL | 6-6 | 337 | RS-Jr. | Humble, Texas | Atascocita HS |
78 | Arrison Cole | OL | 6-7 | 314 | RS-So. | Suwanee, Ga. | Lambert HS |
79 | Walter Baca | OL | 6-1 | 290 | RS-Jr. | Los Lunas, N.M. | Los Lunas HS |
80 | Michael Buckley | WR | 5-11 | 184 | RS-So. | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Santa Margarita HS |
81 | Nic Trujillo | WR | 6-2 | 171 | Fr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Cleveland HS |
82 | Austin Erickson | WR | 6-0 | 184 | RS-Jr. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Manzano HS |
83 | Everett Hunter | TE | 6-5 | 233 | So. | Modesto, Calif. | Modesto JC/Modesto Christian HS |
84 | Wyatt McClour | TE | 6-3 | 242 | So. | Huntington Beach, Calif. | Riverside CC/Marina HS |
85 | Trace Bruckler | TE | 6-3 | 237 | RS-So. | Frisco, Texas | Lone Star HS |
86 | Kade Zimmerman | WR | 6-3 | 184 | Jr. | Irvine, Calif. | Black Hills State/Irvine HS |
87 | Max Lantzsch | TE | 6-6 | 256 | Fr. | Dresden, Germany | East Carolina/Rabun Gap-Nocoochee HS |
88 | Xavier Van | WR | 6-1 | 177 | RS-Fr. | La Mesa, Calif. | San Diego/Helix HS |
89 | David Rowaiye | DE | 6-5 | 279 | RS-Fr. | Oklahoma City, Okla. | Southeast HS |
89 | Elijah Spaulding | WR | 6-2 | 207 | RS-Fr. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Cibola HS |
90 | Tyler Kiehne | DE | 6-3 | 277 | RS-So. | Los Lunas, N.M. | Los Lunas HS |
93 | Destin Gainer | DE | 6-4 | 235 | RS-So. | Tampa, Fla. | Reedley JC/Hamilton HS |
94 | Luke Drzewiecki | PK | 6-0 | 181 | So. | Shelby Township, Mich. | Utica Eisenhower HS |
95 | Landon Williams | DE | 6-4 | 244 | RS-Fr. | Albuquerque, N.M. | Albuquerque HS |
96 | Zach Benedict | K | 6-3 | 210 | RS-Fr. | Rio Rancho, N.M. | Rio Rancho HS |
97 | Hunter Rapolla | DL | 6-3 | 251 | Jr. | Temecula, Calif. | Mt. San Jacinto College/Rancho Christian HS |
98 | Max Elkman | DE | 6-6 | 247 | RS-Fr. | Dallas, Texas | Woodrow Wilson HS |
99 | Gabriel Lopez | DE | 6-3 | 250 | RS-Jr. | Las Vegas, Nev. | Washington State/Desert Pines HS |
New Mexico State Aggies Football Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Location | Result |
SEP 2 | 5:00 PM | Texas A&M | College Station, TX | L 10-52 |
SEP 9 | 6:00 PM | Tennessee Tech | Albuquerque, NM | W 56-10 |
SEP 16 | 6:00 PM | New Mexico State | Albuquerque, NM | L 17-27 |
SEP 23 | 1:30 PM | UMass | Amherst, MA | W 34-31 |
SEP 30 | 2:00 PM | Wyoming | Laramie, WY | L 26-35 |
OCT 14 | 4:00 PM | San Jose State | Albuquerque, NM | L 24-52 |
OCT 21 | 4:00 PM | Hawai'i | Albuquerque, NM | W 42-21 |
OCT 28 | 8:30 PM | Nevada | Reno, NV | L 24-34 |
NOV 4 | 4:00 PM | UNLV | Albuquerque, NM | L 14-56 |
NOV 11 | 8:00 PM | Boise State | Boise, ID | L 14-42 |
NOV 18 | 8:30 PM | Fresno State | Fresno, CA | TBD |
NOV 24 | 1:30 PM | Utah State | Albuquerque, NM | TBD |