New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, WY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-13)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

The New Mexico Lobos (2-2) are en route to Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023 where they will attempt to beat the Wyoming Cowboys (3-1). Wyoming opens this contest as 13-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 41.5.

The New Mexico Lobos come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this year. In their last game, the Lobos stepped onto the field against the UMass Minutemen and earned the victory with a final of 34-31. Sherod White was the best rusher for the Lobos with 14 totes for 69 yds (4.9 yards per carry). Dylan Hopkins connected on 9/17 with 192 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 167.2 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. On the ground, the Lobos gave up 197 yds on 45 attempts, which averages out to 4.4 yards per run allowed. New Mexico gave up 16 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 298 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.0%. On the day, they had 55 plays which converted into 328 yds. The New Mexico Lobos ended up running the ball 38 times and had 136 yds, which had them averaging 3.6 yds per carry.

The Lobos have earned 1,538 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, New Mexico has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 times. New Mexico has accounted for 87 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 34 infractions for 319 yards. As a team they're averaging 169.3 yards on the ground which is 48th in the country. Regarding getting in the endzone, the New Mexico Lobos are sitting at 29.3 points per outing.

The Lobos are sitting in 106th in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, conceding 30.0 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 151.5 rushing yards per game so far this year. During the season, they have conceded 606 yards via the ground game in 4 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Lobos have given up 977 yds which ranks them 90th in the nation. They have allowed 244.3 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.6%. During the season, they are conceding 395.8 yards/contest ranking them 96th in college football. They have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Cowboys walked away with a victory by a final of 22-19 when they faced the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Andrew Peasley walked away from the contest with 31 yds on 5/15 through the air while his QB rating was 37.4. He threw 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 2.1. Harrison Waylee ran the ball 17 times for 156 yards, ending the contest with 9.2 yards per attempt for Wyoming. The Cowboys finished the game with 208 yds while they ran 42 plays (5.0 yds per play). Wyoming rushed the football for 6.6 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 177 yards on 27 carries. Wyoming relinquished 50 run attempts for 217 yds (4.3 yds per rush). The Cowboys passing defense conceded a completion rate of 55.0%, relinquishing 200 yards on 22 for 40 passing.

The Wyoming Cowboys average 297.5 yards per game, ranking them 125th in the country. The Wyoming offense has accrued 134 yards of penalties on 17 infractions, which is 113th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 168.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 673 yards for the year. They have thrown 3 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have tallied 67 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Cowboys are ranked 89th in D-1 with 24.5 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cowboys have earned 517 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 129.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 125th in the country.

Wyoming has surrendered a total of 585 rushing yards (146.3 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 230.8 yards/outing, which has them in 76th in college football. Their defense has 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions so far this year. The Cowboys defense has participated in 301 plays, ranking them 119th in Division 1. The Cowboys are conceding 25.0 points per game, which has them sitting 76th in Division 1. This year, they have allowed 100 total points.

Who will win tonight's Lobos/Cowboys college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys -13

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