After Saturday's Rio Grande Rivalry game in University Stadium — a 27-17 NMSU win over UNM — here's a look at where the Aggies and Lobos sit in their respective conference standings (Conference USA for the Aggies and the Mountain West for the Lobos).
2023 Mountain West football standings Mountain West football standings with conference and overall records. (Last updated Nov. 25) Team
2023 Conference USA football standings Conference USA football standings with conference and overall records. (Last updated Nov. 25) Team
CUSA
CUSA PCT.
Overall
PCT.
Liberty
8-0
1.000
12-0
1.000
New Mexico State
7-1
.875
10-3
.769
Jacksonville State
6-2
.750
8-4
.667
Western Kentucky
5-3
.625
7-5
.583
Middle Tennessee
3-5
.375
4-8
.333
Louisiana Tech
2-6
.250
3-9
.250
Sam Houston
2-6
.250
3-9
.250
UTEP
2-6
.250
3-9
.250
Florida International
1-7
.125
4-8
.364
Photos: Aggies hold off Lobos in rivalry game
The New Mexico State Aggies celebrate their victory over the Lobos on Saturday night at University Stadium.Chancey Bush
Lobos Donte Martin (8) takes down New Mexico State tight end Thomaz Whitford (85) during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023Chancey Bush
New Mexico head coach Danny Gonzales and New Mexico State head coach Jerry Kill hug and talk after the game at University Stadium on Saturday.Chancey Bush
UNM running back Dorian Lewis (21) leaps through the air as New Mexico State cornerback BJ Sculark closes in during their Sept. 16, 2023 game at University Stadium. The teams play again Saturday in Las Cruces.Chancey Bush
Aggies fans react in the stands as New Mexico State leads the game during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
University of New Mexico running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, top, is tackled by New Mexico State safety J.J. Dervil during last Saturday’s game at University Stadium.Chancey Bush
UNM quarterback Dylan Hopkins (10) will start Saturday’s game at Frenso State.Chancey Bush
New Mexico State AJ Vaipulu (51) celebrates their victory over the Lobos at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The New Mexico State Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Former New Mexico wide receiver Luke Wysong runs through a tackle during a 27-17 loss to New Mexico State on Sept. 16, 2023, at University Stadium in Albuquerque.Chancey Bush
Lobos fans react in the stands during the fourth quarter during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia carries the ball during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, on Saturday.Chancey Bush
Children surround a New Mexico State Pistol Pete piñata as they race to gather the candy before the Sept. 16, 2023, UNM-NMSU football game at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The rivals play at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces on Saturday.Chancey Bush
New Mexico State’s Andre Seldon (8) helps tackle UNM wide receiver Andrew Erickson (11) during a Sept. 16, 2023 game at University Stadium.Chancey Bush
Lobos running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (5) gets surrounded during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023Chancey Bush
The New Mexico State Aggies run off the turf field at University Stadium during halftime of their game against the UNM Lobos on Sept. 16 in Albuquerque.Chancey Bush
CNM student Ella Madrid wears a holster full of drinks while tailgating before the start of the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
UNM wide receiver Caleb Medford catches a pass as New Mexico State’s Reggie Akles closes in during the 2023 rivalry game at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The Aggies won 27-17.Chancey Bush
Terance Mathis, a two-time All-American wide receiver for New Mexico, with his family after being honored during Saturday’s New Mexico-New Mexico State game for his impending induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023Chancey Bush
Terance Mathis, a two-time All-American wide receiver for New Mexico, steps off the field after being honored during Saturday’s New Mexico-New Mexico State game for his impending induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023Chancey Bush
A New Mexico State police officer takes a photo of Aggies fans during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Children catch a football during tailgating before the start of the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Lobo fans fill the stands ahead of the UNM-NMSU football game on Sept. 16, 2023 at University Stadium. NMSU won 27-17.Chancey Bush
New Mexico State University Aggies mascot at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Skydivers before the start of the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Law enforcement monitor the game during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
Children take turns hitting an NMSU Aggies piñata before the start of the UNM-NMSU football game at University Stadium in Albuquerque on Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won 27-17.Chancey Bush
The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
New Mexico students cheer ahead of UNM's game against rival New Mexico State on Sept. 16.Chancey Bush
Lobos fans react in the stands during the University of New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
The New Mexico home game against New Mexico State University at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won the game against the Lobos by a score of 27-17.Chancey Bush
New Mexico cornerback Hunter Sellers reacts during the New Mexico home game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Aggies won 27-17.Chancey Bush
