Saturday, September 20, 2014

Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces

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On Saturday night, New Mexico Lobos (0-2) will be hoping that they can pick up their first win of the year when they face in-state rival New Mexico State (2-1). The Lobos were able to cruise to a 66-17 home victory in this matchup last season.

New Mexico remained winless on the year when they were beaten 58-23 by Arizona State at home. The Lobos did rush for 207 yards in the game, but their defense gave up 621 total yards. New Mexico is 12th in the country in rushing with 308.5 yards per game, but their defense is one of the worst in the country, giving up 44.5 points per game.

Lobos quarterback Cole Gautsche has 184 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries this season. Sophomore running back Teriyon Gipson has rushed for 144 yards and one score on 28 carries.

The New Mexico State Aggies lost their first game of the year last Saturday when they were defeated 42-24 by UTEP. The Aggies were only able to rush for 90 yards in the loss while UTEP gained 344 yards on the ground. New Mexico State is scoring 28.7 points per game this season.

Aggies wide receiver Teldrick Morgan has been fantastic through his team's first three games by catching 22 passes for 342 yards and four touchdowns.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends

New Mexico Lobos are 0-2-0 Against the Spread

New Mexico Lobos are 1-1-0 against the Over/Under

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Trends

New Mexico State Aggies are 2-1-0 Against the Spread

New Mexico State Aggies are 2-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

New Mexico Lobos

09/16/14 S Daniel Henry Shoulder out indefinitely
09/16/14 LB Kimmie Carson Concussion probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/15/14 WR Carlos Wiggins Thigh is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/15/14 LB Donnie White Personal is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/14/14 Backup QB Caleb Kimbro Knee "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/14/14 QB Cole Gautsche Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/14/14 DB Cranston Jones Elbow probable Saturday vs. New Mexico State
09/14/14 DB SaQwan Edwards Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico State

New Mexico State Aggies

09/15/14 RB Larry Rose III Knee is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. New Mexico
09/13/14 OL Thomas McGwire Ankle "?" Saturday vs. New Mexico

Tony's Pick: Take New Mexico

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