New Mexico Lobos vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico Lobos vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-28.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62

The New Mexico Lobos (0-2) are hitting the road to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Auburn Tigers (1-1). New Mexico opens this game as 28.5-point dogs. The total is 62.

The New Mexico Lobos head into this matchup 0-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Lobos faced off with the Arizona Wildcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 61-39. Against the run, the Lobos gave up 205 yards on 26 tries, which calculates to 7.9 yds per rush surrendered. New Mexico allowed 19 completions on 31 tries for a total of 422 yds, and a completion rate of 61.3%. For the game, they ran 80 plays which totaled 471 yds. The New Mexico Lobos ended up rushing 38 times and accounted for 211 yds, earning them an average of 5.6 yards per carry.

The Lobos have earned 794 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, New Mexico has totaled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 3 different times. New Mexico has tallied 49 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 12 infractions for 95 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 181.0 yards on the ground ranking them 53rd in the nation. Regarding scoring, the New Mexico Lobos hold an average of 35.0 points per contest.

The Lobos are ranked 132nd in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 48.0 PPG. The opposition is running for 7.8 yards per rush on the ground and 283.5 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 567 rushing yards through 2 games. Concerning yards via the pass, the Lobos have given up 627 yards which ranks them 128th in the nation. They are conceding 313.5 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.5%. Overall, they are granting 597.0 yards per contest which ranks them 134th in the country. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers walked away with a loss by a score of 21-14 against the California Golden Bears. The Tigers finished the game with 286 yds on 57 plays (5.0 yards per play). Auburn ran the football for 4.0 yards per tote, totaling 121 yds on 30 attempts. Auburn allowed 34 rushing attempts for 99 yards (2.9 yards per rush). The Tigers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 69.4%, relinquishing 233 yds on 25 for 36 passing.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Tigers currently sit 18th in the country by tallying 43.5 PPG. The Auburn Tigers are averaging 457.0 yards/game, ranking them 41st in college football. The Auburn offense has 106 yds of penalties on 11 infractions, which ranks 69th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 4 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have tallied 34 1st downs. For the year so far, the Tigers have compiled 616 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 308.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 23rd in the country. They average 149.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 298 yards for the season.

Auburn has conceded a total of 135 yards on the ground (67.5 yards per game) in addition to 1 touchdown rushing so far this season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 218.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 84th in D-1. They have totaled no fumbles recovered and no picks for the year. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 140 plays, which ranks them 103rd in the country. The Tigers are allowing 12.0 points per game, which has them ranked 32nd in the country. In total, they have given up 24 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers -28.5

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