DALLAS – The Monday after a historic win on Saturday in which NM State imposed its will on Power Five foe Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium and went on win 31-10 to earn the program's first-ever win over an SEC opponent, the Aggies were recognized as the Cheez-It National Team of the Week. The honor is selected by the All-America Committee of the Football Writers Association of America and this marks the first time that NM State has earned this award from the FWAA.
Upon the Aggies entering the game as 21-point underdogs, it became evident in the first quarter of the game that Auburn was going to have its hands full at home against the Crimson and White.