New Mexico State fell to 1-9 on the season with a 59-3 loss at No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.
The Aggies entered the game as a 52-point underdog and Alabama nearly covered in the first half, leading 49-3.
Saturday’s game was a $1.9 million guarantee for New Mexico State. The Aggies continue their late season tour of the SEC next week at Kentucky for $1.2 million.
“Our guys played as hard as they could, but they were certainly outmatched today,” Aggies head coach Doug Martin said. “I’m really proud of the effort they gave.”
The Aggies forced an Alabama punt on its first possession of the game.