New Mexico Lobos vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico Lobos vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 65

Canvas Stadium is the location where the Colorado State Rams (4-3) will attempt to beat the New Mexico Lobos (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. New Mexico opens as 6.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 65.

The New Mexico Lobos come into this game with a record of 3-4 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Lobos took the field against the Utah State Aggies and walked away with a win by a score of 50-45. The New Mexico Lobos ran the ball 51 times and recorded 280 yards, which earned them an average of 5.5 yards per attempt. In all, they ran 78 plays which converted into 552 yds. New Mexico conceded 32 completions on 47 attempts for 360 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Lobos conceded 143 yards on 34 attempts, which is 4.2 yds per run allowed.

The Lobos have earned 3,292 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring, New Mexico has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. New Mexico has recorded 173 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 73 penalties for 620 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 218.9 yards in the run game which has them sitting 12th in college football. When it comes to putting points on the board, the New Mexico Lobos are averaging 37.4 points per outing.

Concerning passing yardage, the Lobos are allowing 1,812 yds which puts them in 114th in the nation. They have conceded 258.9 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 64.3%. In total, they are allowing 499.0 yards per outing ranking them 132nd in Division 1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns by air and 23 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 6.0 yards per run and 240.1 rushing yards per contest this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,681 yards via the running game in 7 games. The Lobos are ranked 132nd in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 43.0 points per contest.

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The Rams head into this game 4-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Rams went home victorious with a score of 21-13 when they played the Air Force Falcons. The Rams finished the game with a total of 406 yards on 58 plays (7.0 yds per play). Colorado State ended up running for 5.7 yards per attempt, totaling 205 yds on 36 carries. Colorado State conceded 54 running attempts for 173 yds (3.2 yds per carry). The Rams passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 38.5%, relinquishing 175 yds on 10 for 26 passing.

The Colorado State Rams have an average of 373.4 yards per contest, which is good for 84th in college football. The Colorado State offense has totaled 306 yards of penalties on 39 infractions, which is 92nd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 180.6 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,264 yards for the season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 124 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Rams rank 105th in D-1 averaging 22.4 points per game. For the season so far, the Rams have earned 1,350 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 192.9 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 100th in Division 1.

Colorado State has surrendered a total of 979 yards on the ground (139.9 yards per game) in addition to 10 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed the opposition 14 touchdowns through the air and 257.3 yards per game, ranking them 112th in D-1. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions for the year. The Rams defense has participated in 489 plays, which has them ranked 108th in Division 1. The Rams are allowing 27.1 PPG, which puts them 89th in the country. This season, they have surrendered 190 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams -6.0

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