Liberty vs New Mexico State Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Liberty Flames will take their first road trip of the 2024 season in Week 2 with a game in New Mexico against the Aggies. Liberty comes into week two undefeated this season having won four of the last five overall dating back to last year. The Liberty defense had a few hiccups in week one of the year giving up 24 points on 310 total yards overall. Offensively Liberty was phenomenal pouring in 41 points including 24 in the second-half on 533 total yards. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Kaidon Salter led the way for the Liberty offense completing 16 passes for 242 yards and two scores and ran the ball 9 times for 48 yards. Quinton Cooley led the team with 110 yards and one score on 16 carries, while Billy Lucas chipped in 78 yards and one touchdown on the ground as well. Treon Sibley led Liberty with 109 yards and one touchdown on five receptions.

The New Mexico State Aggies stay at home in Week 2 undefeated following a 7 point victory against Southern Missouri. Defensively New Mexico State did just enough giving up sixteen points on 352 total yards but allowed just five third down conversions and forced 1 turnover in the victory. Offensively New Mexico State was mediocre scoring 23 points including thirteen in the fourth quarter on 270 total yards.

Parker Awad led the way for the New Mexico State offense completing 5 passes for 37 yards in the game and ran the ball 7 times for 14 yards. Seth McGowan was the top producer with 87 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. PJ Johnson the third led the team with 35 yards on two receptions.

Both teams come into week two undefeated, but Liberty is by far the better team. The Liberty offense will overwhelm New Mexico State defense from the opening minutes. Look for Liberty to dominate this game start to finish as they roll to an easy win and cover against the Aggies. Final Score Prediction, Liberty Flames win and cover 42-7.