The University of New Mexico Lobos (2-1, 0-0 Away) travel to take on the Louisiana State University Tigers (2-1, 2-1 Home) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers are 31.5-point favorites, and the total is 45.5. New Mexico is coming off a convincing 27-10 win over UTEP at University Stadium last Saturday. Miles Kendrick was 13 of 19 for 111 yards and an interception. Nathaniel Jones ran 21 times for 83 yards and a touchdown. Luke Wysong caught five passes for 37 yards. LSU beat Mississippi State 31-16 at Tiger Stadium last Saturday. Jayden Daniels threw for 210 yards and a touchdown. He added 93 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Malik Nabers hauled in six receptions for 76 yards.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Lobos are averaging 27.3 points per game so far this season, 88th in FBS, and they are facing a Tigers defense that has surrendered 19.0 PPG (42nd). Meanwhile, LSU has scored 39.7 points a game this season, 31st in the nation, and New Mexico is allowing 13.7 PPG (20th).The Lobos rank as one of the country’s worst teams in passing yards per game (126.3, 123rd), while they are 73rd in rushing yards (160.0). The Tigers are 28th in passing yards allowed per game (178.3) and 65th against the run (136.0).LSU is 68th in the nation in passing yards per game (246.3) and 51st in rushing (191.7). New Mexico’s defense will present a challenge on both fronts, as the Lobos are 13th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (155.0) and 11th against the run (74.7).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through three games, Kendrick has thrown for three touchdowns (3 INT) and 126.3 yards per game to lead New Mexico in passing. Sherod White leads the team in rushing with an average of 33.7 yards a game over three games. He has three touchdowns on the ground. Geordan Porter is the Lobos’ leading receiver with 46.7 yards a game and two TDs. Daniels has six passing touchdowns with 185.3 yards per game through three games to lead LSU. In three home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs and an average of 185.3 yards. Daniels also leads the team in rushing with an average of 75.0 yards per game. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Nabers has been the primary target in the Tigers’ passing game. He has one touchdown and a 63.7 yard per game average through three appearances.
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