Auburn is set to write a $1.85 million check to the New Mexico State athletics department for this weekend’s game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, according to the game’s contract acquired by AL.com through a public records request.

This matchup, which was agreed upon in March 2019, will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday and will be aired on the SEC Network.

The money is owed to New Mexico State on or before March 1, 2024.

Auburn is providing 300 complimentary tickets to New Mexico State, according to the contract, and up to 419 seats for the New Mexico State band. Any tickets the band does not use are not to be used to New Mexico State’s ticket allotment. Cheerleaders and “mascots in uniform” will be admitted free of charge.

The contract does allow for an undetermined number of consignment tickets — meaning tickets Auburn did not sell — to be given to New Mexico State. However, Auburn sold out the game, so there were no additional tickets provided.

Auburn enters this weekend on a three-game winning streak and a 6-4 overall record. It clinched bowl eligibility last week with a win over Arkansas. Nex Mexico State comes in on a six-game winning streak and with an 8-3 overall record.

These two schools have played three times before and Auburn won all three matchups — all at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The most recent game was a 42-7 Auburn win in 2012. Auburn also won in 2007 and 1993.

Matt Cohen covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @Matt_Cohen_ or email him at [email protected]