NM State Aggies are set to face off against Liberty in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, September 7 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies are coming off a 23-16 win over Southeast Missouri, marking their first win in a season opener since 2014. They are looking to secure their third consecutive bowl game appearance, a feat never achieved in program history. Led by Head Coach Tony Sanchez, the Aggies are aiming to start the season with a 2-0 record for the first time in six years.
Redshirt freshman Tayden Barnes was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week after an impressive performance in his collegiate debut. He recorded nine tackles and a game-sealing interception, catching the attention of the league.
The Aggies will have a national audience watching as Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on ESPN2. This will be the first of six games scheduled to be featured on national broadcasts throughout the season. The team has shown a strong home field advantage in recent years, with a record of 10-3 in the last three seasons at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
The Aggies will look to extend their regular season win streak to 10 games as they face Liberty, a team with whom they have developed a competitive rivalry. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as the Aggies aim to continue their winning streak and build on their recent success in the upcoming game.
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