- Q1 12:40TDSHSURailyn Adams 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Sam Carpenter Kick)0–7
- Q2 10:07TDNMSUJames Jones 1 Yd Run (Kyah Francone Kick)7–7
- Q2 6:32FGSHSUSam Carpenter 38 Yd Field Goal7–10
- Q2 0:24TDNMSUAJ Williams III 27 Yd pass from Adam Damante (Kyah Francone Kick)14–10
- Q3 14:40TDSHSUTim Burns Jr. 81 Yd pass from Landyn Locke (Sam Carpenter Kick)14–17
- Q3 10:35TDNMSUAJ Williams III 5 Yd pass from Adam Damante (Kyah Francone Kick)21–17
- Q3 2:03FGNMSUKyah Francone 25 Yd Field Goal24–17
- Q3 0:33TDNMSUTJ Washington Jr. 7 Yd Run (Kyah Francone PAT failed)30–17
- Q4 4:00TDSHSUMJ Dowdy 1 Yd Run (Sam Carpenter Kick)30–24
New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats — 2026-10-21 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 21, 2026, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 30-24 in Huntsville, Texas. The road victory moved New Mexico State to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA.
James Jones led the Aggies on the ground, rushing for 178 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Adam Damante added 2 touchdown passes and completed 19 of 29 attempts for 160 yards.
New Mexico State built a 14-10 halftime lead through touchdown drives lasting 1 play and 2 plays. Sam Houston answered early in the 3rd quarter, scoring an 81-yard touchdown to move ahead. The Aggies responded by scoring 16 consecutive points and established a 30-17 advantage.
A Damante interception midway through the 4th quarter gave the Bearkats another opportunity to close the gap. Sam Houston converted the short field into a touchdown, cutting New Mexico State's lead to 6 points. The Aggies then covered 44 yards in 6 plays to run out the clock and secure the win.
Official game highlights
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats - Highlights | 2026 Regular Season Week 8
Official source: Conference USA
Game stats
| Statistic | New Mexico State Aggies | Sam Houston Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 9 |
| Total yards | 363 | 246 |
| Net passing yards | 160 | 235 |
| Rushing yards | 203 | 11 |
| Third-down conversions | 2-12 | 3-13 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-48 | 13-118 |
| Time of possession | 34:34 | 25:26 |
New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats — NCAA Game Analysis
New Mexico State Aggies defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 30–24, a 6-point margin. New Mexico State Aggies led in total offense, 363 to 246. New Mexico State Aggies led in rushing yards, 203 to 11. New Mexico State Aggies converted 2 of 12 third downs; Sam Houston Bearkats converted 3 of 13.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
New Mexico State Aggies
Passing
- #14Adam Damante
Rushing
- #2James Jones
- #0TJ Washington Jr.
- #10Lyndon Ravare
- #11AJ Williams III
- #1TK King
Receiving
- #11AJ Williams III
- #6Brodie Malone-Bradford
- #1TK King
- #0TJ Washington Jr.
- #88Carson Su'esu'e
- #15Josiah Thomas
- #86Jerry Lydiatt
- #5Myles Libman
- #7TJ Pride
Defense
- #14Sone Aupiu
- #6Tory Gethers
- #10Chance Barron
- #16Xavier Rucker
- #1Josiah Charles
- #16Gabe Peterson
- #24Drake Williams
- #5Nick Session
- #2Javon Gillespie
- #44Enzo-Pierre Tayou
- #90Jordan-Lebron Downey
- #13Kaian Roberts-Day
- #8Dijon Stanley
- #99Reeves Baller
- #5Myles Libman
- #21Isaiah Rudison
- #26Jakobe Campbell
- #98Jason Gwan
- #4De'Marcus Peters
- #42Fa'apaia Fualema
- #30Demanuel Brown
- #23Izzy Clark-White
- #8Brad Vislisel
- #97Henry Davis III
- #0Lorenzo Smith
Sam Houston Bearkats
Passing
- #8Landyn Locke
- #15DJ Bailey
Rushing
- #20MJ Dowdy
- #6Jerrian Parker Jr.
- #22Alton McCaskill
- #8Landyn Locke
- #9Brett Holloway
- Team
- #10Landan Brown
- #5Ishmel Atkins
- #15DJ Bailey
Receiving
- #3Tim Burns Jr.
- #6Jerrian Parker Jr.
- #14London Deyon
- #7Grady O'Neill
- #22Alton McCaskill
- #12Kamari Maxwell
- #80Matt Smith
- #2Chris Reed
- #5Kyan Berry-Johnson
- #10Landan Brown
Defense
- #8Tyler Bailey
- #97Dylan Frazier
- #21Dean Ford
- #1Josh Alexander-Felton
- #5Ishmel Atkins
- #7Caesar Magee
- #20Dravon Wilson
- #98Justin Terrell
- #26Tokyo Gordon
- #18Stacy Bey
- #29Lyric Smith
- #3Brody Henderson
- #13Railyn Adams
- #4Jalyn Stanford
- #48Chauncey Chidi
- #9Jace Arnold
- #33Brian Bates Jr.
- #15Cameron Franklin
- #92Jarra Anderson
- #10Darien Jackson
- #14London Deyon
- #11CJ June
- #2Justin Cottrell
- #23Mike King Jr.
- #12Elijah Groves
- #16Aaron Edwards