NM State Aggies Face Liberty Flames in Midweek CUSA Matchup

The New Mexico State Aggies will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia, to face the Liberty Flames in a nationally televised Conference USA football game on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The game, scheduled for 5 p.m. Mountain Time at Williams Stadium (capacity 25,000), will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network with Jordan Kent and Adam Breneman providing commentary. Fans can also listen to the game on 99.5 FM KXPZ and the TuneIn App, with Adam Young and Cory Lucas calling the action. This matchup is significant as a win for NM State would equal their win total from all of last season.

NM State enters the game with a 3-2 record, coming off a dominant victory, while Liberty will be playing on short rest after a Wednesday game against UTEP. The Aggies are seeking their second consecutive win and have a 6-2 record in midweek CUSA games since 2023, second only to Jax State. Defensively, NM State is tied for fourth nationally in defensive touchdowns with two, and boasts the 10th-ranked red zone defense in the country. For more information on the NM State football program, visit NMStateSports.com. The increasing competitiveness of CUSA is attracting more national attention to programs like NM State and Liberty, as detailed by USA Today.

Several Aggies have seen increased playing time due to injuries, including seven players making their first career starts against Sam Houston. Head Coach Tony Sanchez, a former Aggie player himself, is leading the program in his second season, aiming for a bowl game appearance. Officials stated that the team is focused on maintaining momentum and executing their game plan against a strong Liberty team.