LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State football team travels to Lexington, Ky. to play Kentucky on Saturday at 2 p.m. MT. As the team prepares for the first SEC battle of the season, NMStateSports.com takes a look at the opponent's team and school.
The University
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Founded: 1865
Enrollment: 30,000
Colors: Blue and White
Conference: SEC
President: Dr. Eli Capilouto
Athletic Director: Mitch Barnhart
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Capacity: 61,000
Surface: Synthetic Turf
The Coach
Head Coach: Mark Stoops
Record at School (Years): 12-26 (3)
Overall Record (Years): 12-26 (3)
Team Information
2016 Overall Record: 0-2
2016 Conference Record: 0-2
Last bowl game: BBVA Compass Bowl, Pittsburgh 27, Kentucky 10 (Jan.