The Sam Houston Bearkats take on the New Mexico State Aggies in a return of Weekday CUSA action this Thursday. With both teams 0-1 in conference play and enduring difficult starts to the campaign, they’ll be looking to avoid another costly loss in the race to the CUSA Championship Game.
However, the Bearkats will be without some key players, according to the Sam Houston injury report issued prior to the game.
Jamair Diaz Headlines Bearkats Listed as Out in Sam Houston Injury Report
The following Bearkats are listed as out in the CUSA-issued Sam Houston injury report:
- Jamair Diaz (LB)
- Kaleb Black (WR)
- Trey Harris (DB)
- Lonnie Adkism (WR)
- Elijah Green (RB)
- Ah’ Marion Gaines-Smith (RB)
- Dax Horany (DB)
- Jayveon Johnson (LB)
- Cole Worthington (LB)
- Carter Buchheit (OL)
- London Deyon (WR)
- Terrence Guillory II (WR)
- Anthony Shorter (DL)
- Caius Coy (DL)
The loss of pass rusher Diaz is significant. The former Glenville State pass rusher only has one sack and one tackle for loss through four games, but leads CUSA in quick pressure rate (9.1%) by a significant amount from his closest contemporary.
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Meanwhile, the following Sam Houston players are listed as questionable with kickoff vs. New Mexico State drawing near.
- Cecil Powell (DB)
- Jerrian Parker (RB)
- Jacob Robinson (LB)
- Dravon Wilson (DB)
- Zo’Maryon Bryan (OL)
How To Watch Sam Houston vs. New Mexico State
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium | Las Cruces, NM
- Streaming: YouTube TV, FuboTV
Thursday’s matchup represents just the second meeting between Sam Houston and New Mexico State since the Bearkats joined Conference USA as an FBS program before the 2023 season. The two teams enter this Week 6 encounter with an even 1-1 record against each other.
Home field has proven decisive in their brief rivalry thus far. New Mexico State claimed victory when hosting in Las Cruces during 2023, while Sam Houston returned the favor with a home win in Huntsville the following year. Each contest was settled by multiple touchdowns, highlighting how the programs’ respective circumstances influenced the outcomes when they faced off.
