New Mexico State vs Fresno State Picks and Prediction – 12/16/2023

On Saturday, December 16 the New Mexico State Aggies play the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico State finished the regular season 10-4 overall and 7-1 in Conference-USA play. The Aggies lost to Liberty 49-35 in the C-USA championship game, which snapped a eight-game winning streak for the Aggies. Make sure you stay up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia has thrown for 2,915 yards with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Pavia is the leading rusher for New Mexico State with 851 yards and six touchdowns, while Star Thomas has 643 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Jonathan Brady is the leading receiver with 613 yards and four touchdown receptions. New Mexico State's defense has made 31 quarterback sacks and intercepted six passes.

The Fresno State Bulldogs completed the regular season 8-4 overall and 4-4 in the Mountain West conference, which was sixth. Head coach Jeff Tedford has left the team due to health issues and linebackers coach Tim skipper, who is also the assistant head coach for the team, will be the interim head coach for the upcoming bowl game.

Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene has thrown for 2,596 yards with 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The leading rusher is Malik Sherrod with 876 yards and nine touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Erik Brooks with 711 yards and five touchdown receptions. Fresno State's defense has made 26 quarterback sacks and intercepted 16 passes.