Free College Football Picks Today: New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys 10/8/22

The University of Wyoming Cowboys (3-3, 1-1 MWC) are on the road to face the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-3, 0-2 MWC) at University Stadium on Saturday. The Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites, and the total is 36. Wyoming is coming off a 33-16 loss at the hands of San Jose State at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium last Saturday. Andrew Peasley threw for 85 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He also ran seven times for 74 yards. Wyatt Wieland caught two passes for 44 yards and a touchdown. New Mexico lost 31-20 to UNLV at Allegiant Stadium last Friday. Miles Kendrick was 13 of 25 for 163 yards and two interceptions. Nathaniel Jones carried 12 times for 61 yards. Geordan Porter hauled in six receptions for 117 yards.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Lobos won the only game between the teams last season, a 14-3 victory in October. Isaiah Chavez threw one touchdown for New Mexico.

TALE OF THE TAPE

The Cowboys are averaging 22.7 points per game for the season, 105th in FBS, and they are facing a Lobos defense that has surrendered 22.0 PPG (46th). Meanwhile, New Mexico has scored 20.4 points a game this season, 112th in the nation, and Wyoming is allowing 28.3 PPG (86th). The Cowboys rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in passing yards per game (142.7, 121st), while they are 71st in rushing yards (153.5). The Lobos are 86th in passing yards allowed per game (242.4) and 38th against the run (113.2).New Mexico has been one of the nation’s least productive passing teams, averaging 117.8 passing yards per game (126th), while ranking 99th in rushing yards (127.0). The Cowboys are allowing 260.2 passing yards (103rd) and 139.2 rushing yards per game (65th).

TOP PERFORMERS

Through six games, Andrew Peasley has thrown for seven touchdowns (3 INT) and 138.5 yards per game to lead Wyoming in passing. In two away games this season, he has two TDs (1 INT) and an average of 92.0 yards passing. Titus Swen leads the team in rushing with an average of 75.8 yards a game over six games. He has four touchdowns on the ground and one through the air. Joshua Cobbs is the Cowboys’ leading receiver with 44.8 yards a game and two TDs. Miles Kendrick has three passing touchdowns (5 INT) with 117.8 yards per game through five games to lead New Mexico. In three home games this season, he has thrown for three TDs (3 INT) and an average of 126.3 yards. Nathaniel Jones has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 47.3 yards a game through four games. He has one touchdown. Geordan Porter has been a key target in the Lobos’ aerial attack. He has two touchdowns and a 52.6 yard per game average through five appearances.