LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Saturday, NM State Football hosted Middle Tennessee for the 2025 regular-season finale. The Aggies (4-8, 2-6 CUSA) fought their way to overtime with a late game-tying field goal, but ultimately fell to the Blue Raiders (3-9, 2-6 CUSA) by a final score of 31-24. The Crimson & White concluded their third season in Conference USA and the second chapter of the Tony Sanchez era.
Following a quality opening drive from MTSU, NM State's defense created the first big play of the afternoon with Naeten Mitchell forcing a fumble at the Aggies' 9-yard line.