The New Mexico State University Aggies (1-5, 1-2 Home) welcome the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-4, 0-2 Away), who will be out to snap their losing streak, at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Lobos are 6.5-point favorites, and the total is 37.5. New Mexico is coming off a 27-14 loss to Wyoming at University Stadium last Saturday, their third consecutive defeat. Miles Kendrick threw for 107 yards and an interception. He also ran 19 times for 72 yards and a touchdown. Andrew Erickson caught two passes for 46 yards. New Mexico State lost 21-7 to FIU at Aggie Memorial Stadium on October 1. Diego Pavia was 8 of 14 for 139 yards. Jamoni Jones carried 12 times for 50 yards. Bryce Childress caught five receptions for 43 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Lobos won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 34-25 victory in September. Terry Wilson threw three touchdowns for New Mexico.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Lobos are averaging 19.3 points per game for the season, 117th in FBS, and they are facing an Aggies defense that has surrendered 32.3 PPG (109th). Meanwhile, New Mexico State has scored 14.0 points a game this season, 128th in the nation, and New Mexico is allowing 22.8 PPG (50th). The Lobos rank as one of the country’s worst teams in passing yards per game (118.5, 126th), while they are 89th in rushing yards (138.7). The Aggies are 35th in passing yards allowed per game (199.5) and 116th against the run (191.0).New Mexico State has been one of the country’s least productive passing teams, averaging 121.0 passing yards per game (125th), while ranking 81st in rushing yards (144.5). The Lobos are allowing 231.0 passing yards (71st) and 116.0 rushing yards per game (31st).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Miles Kendrick has thrown for three touchdowns (6 INT) and 116.0 yards per game to lead New Mexico in passing. In two away games this season, he has zero TDs (2 INT) and an average of 105.0 yards passing. Nathaniel Jones leads the team in rushing with an average of 51.0 yards a game over five games. He has one touchdown on the ground. Geordan Porter is the Lobos’ leading receiver with 52.6 yards a game and two TDs. Gavin Frakes has two passing touchdowns (6 INT) with 66.3 yards per game through six games to lead New Mexico State. In three home games this season, he has thrown for two TDs (2 INT) and an average of 92.7 yards. Star Thomas has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 45.3 yards a game through six games. He has two touchdowns. Justice Powers has been a key target in the Aggies’ passing game, averaging 40.8 yards per game through five appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
New Mexico (-275)
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