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Gameday Central: Everything you need to know for New Mexico State vs Sam Houston
Time, TV channel, details for Aggies vs Bearkats
New Mexico State (1-2, 0-1 Conference USA) takes on Sam Houston (2-1) for its first CUSA road game at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The Aggies are coming off a dismal showing against Fresno State last Saturday, falling 48-0 to the Bulldogs on the road. NM State finished the first half with more penalty yards than total yards and allowed 525 yards to Fresno State, including 281 rushing yards. Both sophomore quarterback Parker Awad and senior quarterback Deuce Hogan struggled and finished with a combined 56 passing yards and three interceptions, with Hogan suffering a season-ending broken collarbone injury in the game.
The Bearkats are coming off a 31-13 win over Hawai’i last Saturday. Sam Houston’s offense has been driven by junior wide receiver Qua’Vez Humphreys, who caught two touchdowns against the Rainbow Warriors. Several former Bearkats are now among NM State’s ranks, including senior defensive backs Dakerric Hobbs and Da’Marcus Crosby, defensive coordinator Joe Morris and linebackers coach Jared Hensley. Crosby earned first-team All-CUSA honors last season with Sam Houston.
Here’s everything you need to know for game day:
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New Mexico State (1-2, 0-1) at Sam Houston (2-1)
Location: Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, Tex.
Kickoff time: Sept. 21, 5 p.m.
Network: ESPN+ (Commentators: Tom Franklin and Ken Moore)
Radio: 99.5 FM KXPZ (Commentators: Jack Nixon and Cory Lucas)
More: Scoring summary from the New Mexico State vs Fresno State game
Things to know
- NM State defeated Sam Houston 27-13 last season in Las Cruces in the first-ever matchup between the two schools. This is the Aggies’ first visit to Huntsville.
- Awad is expected to start a fourth consecutive game at quarterback due to Hogan’s injury, with junior Santino Marucci becoming the new backup.
- The Aggies are 16.5-point underdogs against the Bearkats, according to ESPN Bet.
Pregame reading
Reunion in Huntsville: ‘It’s personal’: Former Bearkats turned Aggies want bragging rights in Sam Houston return
Find out who’s trending up, down: New Mexico State football stock reports: Who’s rising, falling for the Aggies this season?
Deuce Hogan out: New Mexico State football: QB Deuce Hogan out after season-ending injury against Fresno State
Sanchez talks QB issues: WATCH: New Mexico State coach Tony Sanchez discusses quarterback problems, Hogan injury
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MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. — Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug overdose at a rural New Mexico home, authorities said.
New Mexico State Police said three of the four people who were found unresponsive inside the home east of Albuquerque died. The fourth was being treated at a hospital in Albuquerque.
During the response, authorities said, 18 first responders were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms including nausea and dizziness. All of the first responders were transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where they were being monitored.
Two of the first responders were listed in serious condition, said Officer Wilson Silver with New Mexico State Police.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Hazmat teams were assisting at the scene in Mountainair, a rural community east of Albuquerque, in efforts to identify the substance involved.
“At this time, investigators believe the substance may be transmitted through contact and do not believe it to be airborne,” Silver said.
While the investigation was ongoing, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said in a social media post that all indications were pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor. He added that there was no threat to the public and that a perimeter had been set up around the home.
Residents, however, took to social media to voice their frustrations about drug use in the community and elsewhere.
The mayor said the town’s law enforcement officers and first responders work every day to protect the community and respond to difficult situations.
“But the reality is that addiction and substance abuse are issues affecting communities all across our state and nation,” Nieto said. “There is no simple or immediate solution. Lasting change requires family support, accountability, education, and most importantly, individuals who are willing to accept help.”
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