What channel is Washington State vs. New Mexico game tonight (11/16/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college football, Week 12

The No. 18 Washington State Cougars, led by quarterback John Mateer, face the New Mexico Lobos, led by quarterback Devon Dampier on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 (11/16/24) at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: NCAA Football, Week 12
Who: Washington State vs. New Mexico
When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
Where: University Stadium
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial)
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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:
No. 19 Washington State (8-1, No. 18 CFP) at New Mexico (4-6), Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST (FS1)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington State by 10 1/2.
Series record: Washington State 2-0.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
For Washington State, nothing less than a possible berth in the 12-team college playoffs. Since what’s left of the Pac-12 has no championship game and there is no automatic berth in the playoffs, the Cougars have to make their statement with loud wins on the field. New Mexico is holding out hopes for a bowl bid and needs to win its final two games to make that happen in coach Bronco Mendenhall’s first season. The Lobos have not been to a bowl since 2016.
KEY MATCHUP
Washington State runs its offense through quarterback John Mateer, who is having a special season and should be salivating about facing the New Mexico defense. He’s among the nation’s leaders in virtually every statistical category. The New Mexico defense, while improving, has not faced a player like him and has struggled overall, allowing 477.2 yards a game and almost five touchdowns per game. The Lobos have been allowing 249.1 yards through the air and 8.28 yards per attempt.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Washington State receiver Kyle Williams has 42 catches for 691 yards and is averaging 16.5 yards per catch. He leads the team with eight touchdown receptions and is a constant threat to bust a long one.
New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier has been lighting up the stat box with 902 yards rushing, 2,418 yards passing and 24 total touchdowns.
FACTS & FIGURES
New Mexico has not played a ranked team since 2021, has not played a ranked team at home since 2018 and has not beaten a ranked team since 2003. … Williams has a catch in all 46 games he has played and is coming off a three-TD performance in a 49-28 win over Utah State. … Washington State back Wayshawn Parker has nine carries of 20 or more yards, the most of any freshman. … Dampier has had four games this season with more than 100 yards passing and 100 rushing. No other quarterback in school history has done it more than three times in a career. … Lobos linebacker Randolph Kpai had 15 tackles in the last game, a 21-16 win over San Diego State. For good measure, he also broke up two passes. … Mateer is the only quarterback with at least 20 passing TDs and 10 rushing TDs.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report)
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