Saturday, September 13, 2014

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On Saturday night, the New Mexico State Aggies (2-0) will try to win their first three games of the season for the first time in over a decade when they visit the UTEP Miners (1-1). UTEP won this matchup by the score of 42-21 last season.

New Mexico State scored 17 fourth-quarter points to pull off a 34-31 win over Georgia State on Saturday. Both teams had over 430 yards of offense in the game, but New Mexico State was able to force Georgia State into committing four turnovers. The Aggies have averaged 31 points per game this season while giving up 20.5 points per game.

New Mexico State's top offensive player so far this year has been wide receiver Teldrick Morgan, who has 14 receptions for 140 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Tyler Rogers has passed for 399 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions.

UTEP came a touchdown short of beating Texas Tech over the weekend and ended up losing 30-26 at home. The Miners rushed for 277 yards in the loss, but their defense gave up 504 yards to Texas Tech's offense. UTEP has averaged 303.5 rushing yards per game, which is 15th-best in the country.

Miners running back Aaron Jones has 384 rushing yards and five touchdowns on just 45 carries this year. Quarterback Jameill Showers has completed just 42.6 percent of his passes for 232 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

Matchup Betting Trends

NEW MEXICO ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 since 1992.

NEW MEXICO ST is 72-99 ATS (-36.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Injuries to Watch

New Mexico State Aggies

09/10/14 TE Eric Tomlinson Undisclosed expected to miss Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/10/14 DB Wesley Miller Undisclosed probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/07/14 CB Ishmael Harrison Arm questionable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/07/14 CB Kelvin Fisher Foot questionable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
08/15/14 OL Kyle Brown Lung out for season

UTEP Miners

09/10/14 TE Eric Tomlinson Undisclosed expected to miss Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/10/14 DB Wesley Miller Undisclosed probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/07/14 CB Ishmael Harrison Arm questionable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/07/14 CB Kelvin Fisher Foot questionable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
08/15/14 OL Kyle Brown Lung out for season

Guy's Pick: Take New Mexico State

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