LAS CRUCES, N.M. -The 2012 New Mexico State Football team held practice No. 23 on Friday, entering game week for the home opener on Thursday against Sacramento State.

The Aggies were in full pads for the session. The practice begins a transition from fall camp to game preparation for NM State. Players went through conditioning and drills on both sides of the ball as well as special teams work. The offensive and defensive rotations also battled late in the session.

After a day off Saturday, the Aggies return to the practice field on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. to prep for the Hornets.