Game: New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah State Aggies

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Maverik Stadium in Logan, UT

TV: truTV

Odds/point distribution: Aggies (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 78.5

The New Mexico Lobos (2-4) head to Maverik Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024, where they will attempt to defeat the Utah State Aggies (1-5). New Mexico enters this matchup as a 2.5-point favorite. The total is 78.5.

The New Mexico Lobos take the field holding a 2-4 record this season. In their last contest, the Lobos faced the Air Force Falcons and won by a score of 52-37. In the running game, the Lobos gave up 325 yards on 63 attempts, an average of 5.2 yards per rush allowed. New Mexico allowed 6 pass completions on 11 attempts for a total of 149 yards and a 54.5% completion rate. In total, they had 58 plays that converted into 434 yards. The New Mexico Lobos ran the ball a total of 39 times and managed 255 total yards, an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the New Mexico Lobos average 35.3 points per game. As a team, they average 208.7 yards in the running game, ranking 23rd in D-1. The Lobos have accumulated 2,740 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, New Mexico has scored 7 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico recorded 145 first downs and committed 63 penalties for 545 yards. They gave the ball to their opponents eight times.

The Lobos rank 131st nationally in scoring opponents, allowing 42.7 points per game. They allow teams to average 6.3 yards per carry and 256.3 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have allowed 1,538 yards on the ground game in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Lobos conceded 1,452 yards, which ranks them 95th in D-1. They gave up 242.0 yards per game passing and had a completion rate of 63.2%. On the year, they are giving up 498.3 yards/contest, which ranks them 132nd in college football. They scored 14 touchdowns via the pass and 19 touchdowns via the ball.

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The Aggies enter this game with a record of 1-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Aggies lost 50-34 to the UNLV Rebels in the final. Utah State gave up 47 rushing attempts for 313 yards (6.7 yards per carry). The Aggies’ pass defense allowed a 65.0% completion rate and gave up 233 yards on 13 of 20 through the air. The Aggies finished the game with 584 total yards while completing 91 plays (6.4 yards per play). Utah State ran for 3.8 yards per carry on the football and finished with 123 yards on 32 attempts.

The Utah State Aggies are averaging 463.8 yards per contest, ranking 19th in D-1. The Utah State offender has committed 416 penalty yards on 48 infractions, which ranks 18th nationally in assisting opponents. They averaged 161.0 yards per game and rushed for 966 yards on the year. They threw 10 interceptions, lost 2 fumbles and recorded 126 1st downs. When looking at this team’s ability to score, the Aggies are ranked 92nd nationally with an average of 25.0 points per game. So far on the season, the Aggies have accumulated 1,817 yards through the air and are averaging 302.8 yards per game held, which puts them 14th in the country.

The Aggies are allowing 42.8 points per game, ranking 132nd nationally. Utah State has allowed 1,396 total yards on the ground (232.7 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns on the ground this season. This season they have allowed a total of 257 points. They have given up 16 passing touchdowns and 261.0 yards per game, which ranks them 113th in D-1. The Aggies’ defense has appeared in 435 games, good for 114th in Division 1. They have totaled 1 fumble and 3 picks this season.

Who will win the Lobos/Aggies college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy’s Choice: Take the Aggies +2.5

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