Saturday, October 11, 2014

Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy

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On Saturday afternoon, the New Mexico State Aggies (2-4) will attempt to snap their current four-game losing streak when they face off against the Troy Trojans (0-5).

New Mexico State came back late in their game against Georgia Southern last Saturday, but they came up a bit short in what ended up being a 36-28 loss. They did have 517 yards of offense in that game, but they also turned the ball over four times.

The Aggies have really struggled to stop opposing offenses this year, giving up 36.7 points per game through six games. Quarterback Tyler Rogers has thrown for 1,471 yards and nine touchdowns this season, but he has also been picked off 11 times. Wide receiver Teldrick Morgan has been Troy's best player this season by catching 46 passes for 608 yards and four touchdowns.

In their last game, Troy came close to getting their first win of the season, but they fell 22-20 to UL Monroe on the road. They only rushed for 81 yards in that loss and they were just 4-for-14 on their third down chances.

The Trojans are only scoring 16.4 points per game while giving up 41.6 points per game to their opponents. Quarterback Brandon Silvers has completed 67 percent of his passes so far this year for 779 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Silvers' favorite target has been wide receiver Chandler Worthy, who has 20 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Trends

New Mexico State Aggies are 4-2-0 Against the Spread

New Mexico State Aggies are 5-1-0 against the Over/Under

Troy Trojans Betting Trends

Troy Trojans are 2-3-0 Against the Spread

Troy Trojans are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

New Mexico State Aggies

10/05/14 WR Gregory Hogan Knee "?" Saturday vs. Troy
10/05/14 LB Noah Brown Knee "?" Saturday vs. Troy

Troy Trojans

10/05/14 QB Brandon Silvers Concussion "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State
10/05/14 DB Tray Hall Back "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State
10/05/14 LB Wayland Coleman-Dancer Knee "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/11/14 CB Cardell Lue Disciplinary dismissed from team

Tony's Pick: Take New Mexico State

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