New Mexico vs Utah State Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

The New Mexico Lobos are heading to Maverik Stadium in week 8 of college football, where they will take on the Utah State Aggies. Get the rest of our free college football picks here! The Lobos have gone 2-4 through six games which places them seventh in the Mountain West. The Lobos have won two straight games, most recently defeating the Air Force 52-37. Lobos’ quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 179 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for an additional 50 yards and 2 touchdowns. New Mexico ranks 25th in the country at 35.3 points per game, led by their 208.7 rushing yards a game. The Lobos have struggled defensively, giving up 42.7 points a game.

The Utah State Aggies sit eleventh in the Mountain West, as they’ve posted a 1-5-0 record through six games. The Aggies have lost five consecutive games, most recently suffering a 50-34 loss against UNLV in week 7. Aggies’ quarterback Spencer Petras exploded for 461 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions in this one, while Jalen Royals received for 155 yards and 1 touchdown. Utah State is scoring an even 25.0 points a game, while giving up a whopping 42.8 points per game.

The Aggies are hoping to avoid their sixth consecutive loss, while the Lobos will try to earn their third straight win. Expect a ton of scoring in this game, as both defenses have struggled. The Lobos scoring will be the biggest factor in this game, expect New Mexico to cover the -1.5 spread. final score prediction, Lobos win 41-35.