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New Mexico State

at Sam Houston · Wed Oct 21 · 08:00 PM ET · ESPN2

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Starters

  1. QBAdam Damante
  2. RBJames Jones
  3. WRAJ Williams III
  4. TEJosiah Thomas
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    64
    Adam DamanteRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    64
    Trey HeddenJR/TR
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RB
  1. 2
    72
    James JonesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    67
    TJ Washington Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 8
    53
    Dijon StanleySR/TR
WR-X
  1. 11
    57
    AJ Williams IIIRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 6
    51
    Brodie Malone-BradfordSO
WR-Z
  1. 1
    57
    TK KingRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    57
    Lyndon RavareSR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 5
    63
    Myles LibmanRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    55
    TJ PrideJR
TE
  1. 15
    66
    Josiah ThomasSO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 86
    51
    Jerry LydiattRS JR
  3. 88
    51
    Carson Su'esu'eRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 55
    57
    Ma'Kyi LeeGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    57
    Gavin JonesRS FR
LG
  1. 50
    65
    Luke MoiseJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    50
    Mateo RodriguezRS SO
C
  1. 69
    70
    James WilliamsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    59
    Mark ChapmanGR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 54
    73
    Tyler KeinathGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    51
    Evan BlaettlerRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 78
    66
    Armond OwensJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 66
    51
    Caleb PyfromRS SO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

New Mexico State Aggies plays Sam Houston away on Wed, Oct 21. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTony Sanchezsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorDavid Yost
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Morris

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.7
Yards/G
373.3
Pass Yds/G
230.5
Rush Yds/G
142.8
TO Margin
-1
3rd Down %
41.03%
Total TD
16
Sacks
15
TFL
30
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #126 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to Florida State Seminoles, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -15.0

85%

Roster talent: 2nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #136 national

6%

Returning production: 24%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

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New Mexico State Starting Quarterback

New Mexico State Aggies starting lineup

New Mexico State starting lineup: QB Adam Damante, RB James Jones, WR-X AJ Williams III, TE Josiah Thomas. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Adam Damante is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of October 15, 2026. Trey Hedden is listed second. Adam Damante replaced Trey Hedden at quarterback on September 30, 2026.

New Mexico State also projects James Jones at running back, AJ Williams III at wide receiver and Josiah Thomas at tight end.

The full New Mexico State Aggies two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Adam Damante · QBJames Jones · RBAJ Williams III · WR-XJosiah Thomas · TE

Common questions

Who is New Mexico State's starting quarterback?
Adam Damante is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of October 15, 2026. Trey Hedden is listed second.
Who starts at running back for New Mexico State?
James Jones is the projected starter at running back for New Mexico State, with TJ Washington Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for New Mexico State?
AJ Williams III is the projected starter at wide receiver for New Mexico State, with Brodie Malone-Bradford listed second.
Who starts at tight end for New Mexico State?
Josiah Thomas is the projected starter at tight end for New Mexico State, with Jerry Lydiatt listed second.
When was the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart last updated?
The New Mexico State Aggies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was New Mexico State's record last season?
New Mexico State Aggies finished 4-8 (2-6 in Conference USA play).
When does New Mexico State Aggies play next?
New Mexico State Aggies plays Sam Houston away on Wed, Oct 21. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

Full New Mexico State roster

Every player on the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: AJ Williams III, Brodie Malone-Bradford

WR: TK King, Lyndon Ravare

WR: Myles Libman, TJ Pride

LT: Ma'Kyi Lee, Gavin Jones

LG: Luke Moise, Mateo Rodriguez

C: James Williams, Mark Chapman

RG: Tyler Keinath, Evan Blaettler

RT: Armond Owens, Caleb Pyfrom

TE: Josiah Thomas, Jerry Lydiatt, Carson Su'esu'e

QB: Adam Damante, Trey Hedden

RB: James Jones, TJ Washington Jr., Dijon Stanley

Defense

DE: Gabe Peterson, Zhakius Thomas

DT: Kaian Roberts-Day, Jason Gwan

DT: Henry Davis III, Enzo-Pierre Tayou

DE: Brad Vislisel, Obinna Okeke

WLB: Sone Aupiu, Chance Barron

MLB: Tory Gethers, Zaiden Davis

CB: Josiah Charles, Javon Gillespie

SS: Nick Session, DJ Cloyd

FS: Lorenzo Smith, RJ Chapman, Walter Owens

CB: De'Marcus Peters, Amaurey Brooks

NB: Jakobe Campbell, Garrett Stennett

RES: Bernock Iya, Tayden Barnes

Special Teams

PT: Brody Richter, David Barker

PK: Ilya Uvaydov, Kyah Francone, David Barker

KO: Ilya Uvaydov, Kyah Francone, David Barker

LS: Braydyn Sage, Rocky Stallworth

H: Brody Richter

PR: TK King, TJ Pride

KR: TK King, TJ Washington Jr., Dijon Stanley