The Utah State University Aggies (3-5, 2-2 MWC) host the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-6, 0-4 MWC), who will be looking to end their losing streak, at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium on Saturday. The Aggies are 16.5-point favorites, and the total is 43.5.
New Mexico is coming off a deflating 41-9 loss at the hands of Fresno State at University Stadium on October 22, their fifth straight defeat. Justin Holaday threw for 37 yards. He also ran 11 times for 39 yards.Utah State lost 28-14 to Wyoming at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium on October 22. Bishop Davenport was 17 of 26 for 104 yards and an interception. Calvin Tyler Jr. carried 15 times for 83 yards and a touchdown. Brian Cobbs caught five receptions for 45 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Aggies won the only game between the teams last season, a 35-10 victory in November, their fifth straight win against New Mexico. Logan Bonner threw five touchdowns for Utah State, as Derek Wright scored twice.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Lobos are averaging 16.8 points per game for the season, 124th in FBS, and they are facing an Aggies defense that has surrendered 31.3 PPG (109th). Meanwhile, Utah State has scored 19.1 points a game this season, 117th in the nation, and New Mexico is allowing 24.9 PPG (61st).
The Lobos rank as one of the country’s worst teams in passing yards per game (114.4, 126th), while they are 91st in rushing yards (131.3). The Aggies are 27th in passing yards allowed per game (194.5) and 118th against the run (204.4). Utah State has been one of the nation’s least successful passing teams, averaging 183.1 passing yards per game (113th), while ranking 57th in rushing yards (166.3). The Lobos are allowing 216.3 passing yards (48th) and 135.9 rushing yards per game (58th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through eight games, Miles Kendrick has thrown for three touchdowns (7 INT) and 107.9 yards per game to lead New Mexico in passing. In three away games this season, he has zero TDs (3 INT) and an average of 121.0 yards passing.
Nathaniel Jones leads the team in rushing with an average of 44.0 yards a game over seven games. He has one touchdown on the ground and two through the air. Geordan Porter is the Lobos’ leading receiver with 52.6 yards a game and two TDs.
Logan Bonner has six passing touchdowns (8 INT) with 188.2 yards per game through four games to lead Utah State. In three home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs (8 INT) and an average of 238.0 yards. Calvin Tyler Jr. has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 89.6 yards a game through eight games. He has two touchdowns.
Brian Cobbs has been the primary target in the Aggies’ aerial attack. He has four touchdowns and a 67.8 yard per game average through eight appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
New Mexico is looking for a first road win this season.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Utah State (-750)
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