Saturday, November 22, 2014

Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins

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The New Mexico Lobos (3-7) will have a hard time ending their losing streak as they have to visit the #22 Colorado State Rams (9-1) on Saturday afternoon. Colorado State won this matchup by the score of 66-42 last year.

Last weekend, New Mexico lost their second straight game when they were defeated 28-21 by Utah State. Their defense allowed 658 yards in that loss, including 291 yards on the ground.

The Lobos have scored 27.6 points per game this year, but their defense has struggled, giving up 34.3 points per game to opposing offenses. Running back Jhurell Pressley has averaged a very impressive 9.1 yards per carry this season and has 11 touchdowns. Quarterback Lamar Jordan has only thrown for 699 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, but he has also rushed for 462 yards with two more scores.

Colorado State won their eighth consecutive game two weeks ago when they routed Hawaii 49-22 at home. The Rams had 293 rushing yards in that win while their defense was able to force three turnovers.

Through their first 10 games, the Rams are one of the best passing teams in the country by averaging 314.3 passing yards per game. Quarterback Garrett Grayson has had a great season so far by throwing for 3,024 yards with 26 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Senior running back Dee Hart has 909 rushing yards with 11 scores.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends

New Mexico Lobos are 5-5-0 Against the Spread

New Mexico Lobos are 4-6-0 against the Over/Under

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

Colorado State Rams are 7-3-0 Against the Spread

Colorado State Rams are 5-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

New Mexico Lobos

11/16/14 WR Carlos Wiggins Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/16/14 RB Jhurell Pressley Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/16/14 DL Randy Williams Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/16/14 DL Cole Juarez Knee "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/16/14 DB Devonta Tabannah Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/16/14 DB Isaiah Brown Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
11/10/14 LB Dakota Cox Knee out for season
11/03/14 QB Cole Gautsche Foot out indefinitely
10/08/14 OT Johnny Vizcaino Concussion out indefinitely
10/07/14 RB Crusoe Gongbay Foot out for season
10/02/14 FS Brandon Branch Academics left the team
09/24/14 OL Aaron Jenkins Shoulder out for season
09/16/14 S Daniel Henry Shoulder out for season

Colorado State Rams

11/16/14 S Jake Schlager Ankle "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico
11/16/14 WR Rashard Higgins Shoulder missed last game, probable Saturday vs. New Mexico
10/01/14 TE Kivon Cartwright Ankle out for season
09/23/14 C Jake Bennett Knee out for season
08/21/14 OL Mason Hathaway Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado State

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