The New Mexico State University Aggies (4-5, 1-3 Away) will be out to prolong their winning run when they are on the road to take on the University of Missouri Tigers (4-6, 3-2 Home) at Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field on Saturday.
The Tigers are 29-point favorites, and the total is 46.5. New Mexico State is coming off a one-sided 51-14 win over Lamar at Aggie Memorial Stadium last Saturday, their third consecutive victory. Diego Pavia threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran eight times for 81 yards.
Ta’ir Brooks caught two passes for 70 yards.Missouri lost 66-24 to No. 5 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium last Saturday. Brady Cook was 19 of 32 for 217 yards and two touchdowns. He added 106 yards on the ground. Barrett Banister hauled in seven receptions for 73 yards.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Aggies are averaging 19.9 points per game for the season, 116th in FBS, and they are facing a Tigers defense that has surrendered 25.9 PPG (65th).
Meanwhile, Missouri has scored 23.2 points a game this season, 97th in the nation, and New Mexico State is allowing 25.6 PPG (62nd). The Aggies rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in passing yards per game (146.0, 124th), while they are 80th in rushing yards (141.2).
The Tigers are 57th in passing yards allowed per game (219.2) and 38th against the run (126.9). Missouri is 101st in the nation in passing yards per game (204.1) and 70th in rushing (149.8).
New Mexico State’s defense could present a challenge through the air, as the Aggies are 11th in the country in passing yards allowed per game (175.1). Against the run, the Aggies are 96th (172.4).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through eight games, Diego Pavia has thrown for four touchdowns (4 INT) and 82.8 yards per game to lead New Mexico State in passing. In four away games this season, he has two TDs (1 INT) and an average of 89.0 yards passing.
Star Thomas leads the team in rushing with an average of 41.1 yards a game over nine games. He has three touchdowns on the ground. Justice Powers is the Aggies’ leading receiver with 45.0 yards a game.
Brady Cook has eight passing touchdowns (7 INT) with 200.7 yards per game through 10 games to lead Missouri. In five home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs (2 INT) and an average of 207.8 yards.
Cody Schrader has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 53.3 yards a game through 10 games. He has five touchdowns. Dominic Lovett has been a key target in the Tigers’ passing game. He has three touchdowns and a 70.6 yard per game average through 10 appearances.
SportsTips’ College Foottball Pick:
Missouri -28.5 (-110)
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