New Mexico State sophomore wide receiver Austin Franklin was added to the 2012 Biletnikoff Award Watch list after three weeks of play and was one of seven players added to the watch list.

Franklin leads the Aggies with 20 catches for 415 yards and five touchdowns and is averaging 20.8 yards per catch. Franklin leads the nation in total receiving yards and is second in receiving yards per game. He is also tied for the most receiving touchdowns.

Franklin and the Aggies return to action on Saturday when they host in-state rival New Mexico. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. (MDT) at Aggie Memorial Stadium and will be broadcast online via ESPN3.com.