The New Mexico State University Aggies (2-5, 0-3 Away) get their Independents (FBS) Conference schedule underway against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen (1-6, 1-2 Home) at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday.
The Aggies are two-point favorites, and the total is 39.New Mexico State is coming off a 21-9 win over New Mexico at Aggie Memorial Stadium on October 15. Gavin Frakes threw for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Star Thomas ran 13 times for 54 yards and a touchdown. Kordell David caught three passes for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Massachusetts dropped a fourth straight game on October 15, falling 34-7 to Buffalo at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Garrett Dzuro was 7 of 14 for 108 yards. Kay’Ron Adams carried 11 times for 65 yards. George Johnson III caught two receptions for 52 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Aggies won the only game between the teams last season, a 44-27 victory in November. Jonah Johnson threw two touchdowns for New Mexico State, as Juwaun Price added four TDs. Ellis Merriweather had two touchdowns for Massachusetts.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Aggies are averaging 15.0 points per game for the season, 126th in FBS, and they are facing a Minutemen defense that has surrendered 32.0 PPG (111th). Meanwhile, Massachusetts has scored 12.0 points a game this season, worst in the country, and New Mexico State is allowing 29.0 PPG (87th).
The Aggies rank as one of the country’s worst teams in passing yards per game (120.7, 124th), while they are 82nd in rushing yards (139.0). The Minutemen are 37th in passing yards allowed per game (202.9) and 106th against the run (182.6).Massachusetts has been the country’s least successful passing team, averaging 76.1 passing yards per game, while ranking 57th in rushing yards (166.9). The Aggies are allowing 193.9 passing yards (26th) and 179.3 rushing yards per game (102nd).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through seven games, Gavin Frakes has thrown for four touchdowns (6 INT) and 73.9 yards per game to lead New Mexico State in passing. In three away games this season, he has zero TDs (4 INT) and an average of 40.0 yards passing. Star Thomas leads the team in rushing with an average of 46.6 yards a game over seven games. He has three touchdowns on the ground.
Justice Powers is the Aggies’ leading receiver with 40.8 yards a game.Gino Campiotti has one passing touchdown (6 INT) with 42.8 yards per game through six games to lead Massachusetts. In two home games this season, he has thrown for one TD and an average of 47.5 yards. Gino Campiotti also leads the team in rushing with an average of 54.3 yards per game. He has two touchdowns on the ground. George Johnson III has been the primary target in the Minutemen’s passing game, averaging 31.4 yards per game through seven appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
New Mexico State is winless away from Aggie Memorial Stadium this season in three games.
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