Fresno State vs. New Mexico State: New Mexico Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 16

Updated Dec. 16, 2023 5:28 p.m. ET

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Diego Pavia and the New Mexico State Aggies and the Fresno State Bulldogs take the field for the New Mexico Bowl. The matchup is at 5:45 PM ET on December 16, 2023, and airs on ESPN.

You'll want to check out ESPN for the upcoming matchup between the Aggies and Bulldogs.

Learn more about the New Mexico State Aggies and the Fresno State Bulldogs.

How to Watch New Mexico State vs. Fresno State

When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM ET
Location: University Stadium (NM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico
TV: Watch on ESPN

New Mexico State's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	vs. UMass	L 41-30	-7
9/2/2023	vs. Western Illinois	W 58-21	-7
9/9/2023	at Liberty	L 33-17	+9.5
9/16/2023	at New Mexico	W 27-17	+2.5
9/24/2023	at Hawaii	L 20-17	+3.5
10/4/2023	vs. Florida International	W 34-17	-6.5
10/11/2023	vs. Sam Houston	W 27-13	-6.5
10/18/2023	at UTEP	W 28-7	-3
10/24/2023	at Louisiana Tech	W 27-24	+3
11/4/2023	vs. Middle Tennessee	W 13-7	-3.5
11/11/2023	at Western Kentucky	W 38-29	+4.5
11/18/2023	at Auburn	W 31-10	+25
11/25/2023	vs. Jacksonville State	W 20-17	+2.5
12/1/2023	at Liberty	L 49-35	+10
12/16/2023	at Fresno State	-

Aggies 2023 Stats & Insights

New Mexico State ranks 33rd in total offense (426.5 yards per game) and 75th in total defense (385.6 yards allowed per game) this season.
New Mexico State is totaling 224.9 passing yards per game offensively this year (64th in the FBS), and is giving up 239.9 passing yards per game (94th) on the defensive side of the ball.
The Aggies are averaging 28.7 points per game on offense (57th in the FBS), and they rank 36th on defense with 21.8 points allowed per game.
The Aggies rank 52nd in run defense this year (145.7 rushing yards allowed per game), but they've been shining on offense, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 201.6 rushing yards per game.
New Mexico State is averaging a 43.9% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 33rd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 35th, giving up a 35.2% third-down conversion rate.
The Aggies rank 90th in college football with a -3 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committing 14 (35th in the FBS).

New Mexico State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Diego Pavia	QB	2,915 YDS (61.6%) / 26 TD / 8 INT 862 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 61.6 RUSH YPG
Star Thomas	RB	643 YDS / 4 TD / 45.9 YPG / 5.8 YPC 21 REC / 194 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Trent Hudson	WR	34 REC / 545 YDS / 10 TD / 38.9 YPG
Jonathan Brady	WR	37 REC / 613 YDS / 4 TD / 43.8 YPG
Keyshaun Elliott	LB	91 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Gabe Peterson	OLB	42 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Jordan Vincent	S	61 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Myles Rowser	S	60 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Fresno State's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	at Purdue	W 39-35	+3.5
9/9/2023	vs. Eastern Washington	W 34-31	+3.5
9/16/2023	at Arizona State	W 29-0	-3.5
9/23/2023	vs. Kent State	W 53-10	-27.5
9/30/2023	vs. Nevada	W 27-9	-25.5
10/7/2023	at Wyoming	L 24-19	-5.5
10/13/2023	at Utah State	W 37-32	-5.5
10/28/2023	vs. UNLV	W 31-24	-11
11/4/2023	vs. Boise State	W 37-30	-2.5
11/11/2023	at San Jose State	L 42-18	+2
11/18/2023	vs. New Mexico	L 25-17	-21.5
11/25/2023	at San Diego State	L 33-18	-4.5
12/16/2023	vs. New Mexico State	-

Bulldogs 2023 Stats & Insights

In terms of total yards, Fresno State ranks 71st in the FBS (378.4 total yards per game) and 73rd on defense (385.1 total yards allowed per game).
With 272.3 passing yards per game on offense, Fresno State ranks 29th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 53rd, allowing 216.9 passing yards per game.
In terms of points scored the Bulldogs rank 50th in the FBS (29.9 points per game), and they are 56th on the other side of the ball (24.6 points allowed per game).
The Bulldogs rank 16th-worst in rushing yards per game (106.2), but they've been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 98th in the FBS with 168.2 rushing yards conceded per contest.
Fresno State's third-down offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with a 46.6% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 39.9% third-down rate, which ranks 77th.
The Bulldogs have produced 22 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 12 times, resulting in a +10 turnover margin, which ranks eighth-best in the FBS.

Fresno State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Malik Sherrod	RB	877 YDS / 9 TD / 73.1 YPG / 5.8 YPC 35 REC / 181 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 15.1 REC YPG
Mikey Keene	QB	2,586 YDS (66.1%) / 21 TD / 9 INT
Erik Brooks	WR	54 REC / 694 YDS / 5 TD / 57.8 YPG
Jalen Moss	WR	51 REC / 630 YDS / 5 TD / 52.5 YPG
Levelle Bailey	LB	65 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 3 INT
Morice Norris	S	47 TKL / 7 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 2 INT
Dean Clark	DB	67 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Malachi Langley	LB	66 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK