In this article, we formulate a New Mexico vs. Air Force prediction for this Week 7 college football game on Saturday, October 12th at University Stadium. Let’s take a look at the New Mexico Lobos vs. Air Force Falcons pick.

The Luftwaffe fought

Air Force has struggled this season and they looked terrible in their last game against Navy. Air Force’s offense scored just seven points while its defense gave up 34 points, leading to the loss. Quarterback Quinten Hayes actually had a solid game through the air, finishing the game completing five of his six passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. One of the problems with this team is that they really struggled to run the ball last game. Kade Krew finished the game with seven carries for 29 yards.

Air Force is averaging 11.4 points this season while their defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. The offense ranks 134th in the league while the defense ranks 89th. They got off to a slow start in games, averaging 2.8 points per game in the first quarter, the 123rd. After this game, Air Force will face Colorado State.

New Mexico scores a victory

New Mexico has only one win this season, but that victory came in the final game. New Mexico took on New Mexico State and the offense scored 50 points en route to the win. Devon Dampier completed 13 of his 28 passes for 248 yards. NaQuari Rodgers was impressive on the ground, rushing 21 times for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Although the offense was impressive, the defense gave up 40 points and that defense needs to be better.

New Mexico is averaging 32 points this season while its defense is giving up 43.8 points per game. The offense ranks 47th in the league while the defense ranks 132nd in college football.

Matchup/League Facts

• New Mexico ranks 133rd among FBS teams in rushing yards allowed per game this season (242.6).
• New Mexico ranks 132nd among FBS teams in points allowed per game this season (43.8).
• Air Force ranks 134th among FBS teams in H2 points per game this season (2.6).
• Air Force ranks 134th among FBS teams in passing yards per game this season (76.0).

New Mexico vs. Air Force Prediction

It’s scary to trust New Mexico to put up that kind of number, but I’m really not sold on this Air Force offense. Even against a poor defense, Air Force’s offense will have a lot of trouble here and that will be the difference here as Air Force will have some major problems keeping the game close. New Mexico will put on a show with their offense and they will be on a roll. Support New Mexico against the spread.