Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs. FIU Panthers

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Panthers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The FIU Panthers (2-6) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) to Pitbull Stadium on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. New Mexico State opens this contest as a 9.5 point underdog. The total is 43.5.

The New Mexico State Aggies come into this game 2-5 this season. In their last game, the Aggies played against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and won with a final score of 33-30. The New Mexico State Aggies ran the football 38 times and gained 160 yards, an average of 4.2 yards per attempt. In total, they ran 67 plays, which gave them 364 yards. New Mexico State allowed 21 pass completions on 41 attempts for 233 yards and a 51.2% completion rate. Against the run, the Aggies gained 127 yards on 45 attempts, an average of 2.8 yards per carry allowed.

When it comes to scoring, the New Mexico State Aggies average 20.6 PPG. As a team, they average 163.3 yards on the ground, ranking 63rd nationally. The Aggies have earned 2,033 total yards for this campaign. In terms of touchdowns scored, New Mexico State has collected 6 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico State recorded 130 1st downs as a team and committed 47 penalties for 412 yards. They gave the ball to their opponents 13 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Aggies allow 1,574 yards, which ranks them 51st nationally. They have given up 224.9 passing yards per game and allowed a completion rate of 53.8%. Overall, they allow 457.3 yards/competition, which ranks them 125th in D-1. They have scored 8 touchdowns via the pass and 22 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 232.4 rushing yards per game so far this season. This season they have allowed 1,627 yards via the running game in 7 games. The Aggies rank 128th nationally in scoring opponents, giving up 37.0 PPG.

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The Panthers enter this matchup with a record of 2-6 this season. In their last game, the Panthers suffered a loss with a final score of 10-7 against the Sam Houston Bearkats. FIU gave up 43 rushing attempts for 131 yards (3.0 yards per rush). The Panthers’ secondary posted a 66.7% completion rate and gave up 76 yards on 14 for 21 through the air. The Panthers finished the contest with 199 total yards on 58 plays (3.4 yards per play). FIU ended up rushing for 3.4 yards per attempt and finished with 125 yards on 37 attempts.

When it comes to scoring ability, the Panthers currently rank 98th in college football with an average PPG of 23.8. The FIU Panthers average 308.5 yards per contest, ranking 118th nationally. FIU’s offense totaled 381 yards of penalty on 46 infractions, ranking them 75th in the category in assisting opponents D-1 lie. They threw 10 picks, lost 6 fumbles and had 135 first downs. Year to date, the Panthers have 1,634 total passing yards and an average of 204.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 90th in Division 1. They average 104.3 yards per game in the ground game and have rushed for a total of 834 yards.

The Panthers are giving up 26.4 points per game, which ranks them 82nd nationally. FIU has allowed 1,553 total rushing yards (194.1 yards per contest) and 20 rushing touchdowns this season. This year they gave up 211 points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 184.0 yards per game, which ranks them 26th in college football. The Panthers’ defense has been on the field for 578 games, which ranks 124th in college football. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 7 picks this season.

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

Tony’s pick: Take the Aggies +9.5

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