Utah State at New Mexico Line
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Utah State will try to extend their winning streak when they travel to face New Mexico State on the road. Utah State defeated Nevada Wolf Pack last week thanks to two 3rd quarter touchdowns and recovered a 4th quarter fumble to ensure their victory. Meanwhile New Mexico State was utterly annihilated by Louisiana Tech as they were held scoreless 44-0.
According to our latest odds, Utah State is 12.5 point favorites with a total set of 62 points.
UTAH STATE
Utah State has made a living this past month winning the close one with four consecutive victories by a single score. In the process the Aggies have saved their postseason and look to enhance the resume’ with a win over New Mexico State. In their last game, they beat Nevada because of timely stops on defense and clutch plays on offense. The clutch score came by the end of the 3rd quarter as Stanley Morrison hit Robin Turpin for the 34 yard strike and the score to give the 21-17 lead and the game.
Utah State ranks 19th in the nation averaging 35.5 points/game while also giving up a respectable 28.9 points/game good for 79th in the nation. They are 6th in the nation on the rush with 267.1 yards/game and 92nd in passing with 186.5 yards/game.
Freshman quarterback Chuckie Keeton is making 60.5% of his passes for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns to two interceptions. Their leading rusher is running back Robert Turbin with 1318 yards and 19 touchdowns, while fellow running back Michael Smith has also contributed seven touchdowns of his own on 592 rushing yards.
NEW MEXICO STATE
New Mexico State has an overall record of 4-8 and 2-4 in the WAC conference. They are on a two game losing streak currently and in their last game, they were annihilated by the Louisiana Tech 44-0. After Matt Nelson’s 32-yard field goal opened the scoring, Louisiana Tech extended its lead to 9-0 on Colby Cameron’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Taulib Ikharo. Following Hunter Lee’s 1-yard touchdown run, Adrien Cole intercepted a Travaughn Colwell pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown and a commanding 23-0 lead.
The Aggies are allowing opponents’ a 115th ranked 37.8 points/game. They are also scoring just a 77th ranked 24.8 points/game. They are 92nd on the rush with 123.3 yards/game while also passing for 274.9 yards/game.
Quarterback Matt Christian is completing 54% of his passes for 1906 yards and 14 touchdowns to six interceptions. Their lead rusher is Kenny Turner, rushing for 1009 yards and nine touchdowns. Wide receiver Taveon Rogers has also scored nine touchdowns 976 receiving yards.
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