NMSU quarterback, Eli Stowers (No. 7) runs to make a touchdown for the Aggies in their game against Western Illinois on September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettThe WIU Leatherback offense attempts a field goal as the NMSU Aggies like Gabe Peterson (No.16), Nikhil Webb Walker (No. 99), and Sterling Webb (No. 26) try to prevent the goal on September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettRunning back for WIU, Seth Glatz (No. 20) checks his position against NMSU safety JJ Dervil (No.5) as they try to get a first down on September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettNMSU defense Devlin Kirklin (No. 1) tries to tackle WIU running-back Ludovick Choquette (No. 24) on September 2,2023 in Aggie Memorial Stadium. By Jenni HazlettNMSU linebacker Keyshaun Elliot, (No.44) misses a pass mid-field in the game against the WIU Leatherbacks on Saturday, September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettThe NMSU Aggies (offense) fend off the WUI Leatherbacks (defense) for a first down at Aggie Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettLarenzo McMillan runningback (No.16) catches the ball from quarterback Eli Stowers (No. 7) as PJ Johnson III (No. 0) and Kai Sevy (No.76) cheer him on, September 2, 2023. By Jenni HazlettDimitrios Gkountoudis tightend/ offensivelineman (No.64) and AJ Coons widereceiver (No. 15) follow Ludovick Choquette runningback (No. 24) as he makes a touchdown against the NMSU Aggies on September 2, 2023. By Jenni Hazlett