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The New Mexico Lobos (2-3) play on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET at University Stadium (NM) versus the San Jose State Spartans (1-5).
The Lobos are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +8) versus the Spartans (with an over/under of 57 points).
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Game Info for San Jose State vs. New Mexico
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MW Network
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Stadium: University Stadium (NM)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State | -8 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -315 | +249 |
San Jose State Pick Insights
- San Jose State is 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of San Jose State’s five games with a set total.
San Jose State Stats & Insights
- San Jose State is compiling 366.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 86th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Spartans rank 96th, allowing 397.3 yards per game.
- San Jose State has the 77th-ranked scoring offense this season (28 points per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking 18th-worst with 33.7 points allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, San Jose State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 18th-best by allowing just 173.5 passing yards per game. The Spartans rank 67th on offense (236.3 passing yards per game).
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks second-worst in the FBS (223.8 rushing yards allowed per game), San Jose State has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 99th in the FBS by totaling 130 rushing yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (49.3% third-down conversion rate), San Jose State has put up better results offensively, ranking 77th in the FBS by posting a 38.7% third-down conversion rate.
- San Jose State owns the 13th-best turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing nine turnovers (37th in the FBS) while turning it over four times (10th in the FBS).
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro has compiled 1,338 yards (223 ypg) on 125-of-205 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 121 rushing yards (20.2 ypg) on 46 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Kairee Robinson has 345 rushing yards on 58 carries with seven touchdowns. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 105 yards (17.5 per game).
- Quali Conley has been handed the ball 36 times this year and racked up 229 yards (38.2 per game) with three touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with 12 grabs for 104 yards
- Nick Nash’s 324 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 47 times and has registered 29 catches and three touchdowns.
- Charles Ross has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 205 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dominick Mazotti has been the target of 22 passes and hauled in 15 grabs for 178 yards, an average of 29.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Tre Smith has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and 33 tackles.
- Bryun Parham, San Jose State’s leading tackler, has 40 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jordan Pollard has a team-leading one interception to go along with 23 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
New Mexico Betting Insights
- New Mexico is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this season, the Lobos are 1-1 against the spread.
- Three of New Mexico’s four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
New Mexico Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, New Mexico ranks 71st in the FBS (391 total yards per game) and 104th on the other side of the ball (403.2 total yards allowed per game).
- New Mexico ranks 75th in the FBS with 28.6 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 107th with 31 points ceded per game on defense.
- From an offensive perspective, New Mexico is posting 212.8 passing yards per game (89th-ranked). It ranks 76th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (234.2 passing yards surrendered per game).
- New Mexico ranks 44th in the FBS with 178.2 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 105th with 169 rushing yards ceded per game on defense.
- New Mexico is posting a 43.9% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (42nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 41.1% third-down rate (92nd-ranked) on defense.
- New Mexico sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, ninth-worst at -6.
New Mexico’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins has compiled 989 yards on 56.2% passing while tossing seven touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 75 yards with one score.
- Jacory Merritt has run for 420 yards on 62 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
- Dorian Lewis has been given 24 carries and totaled 123 yards.
- Caleb Medford leads his team with 187 receiving yards on eight catches with one touchdown.
- Deuce Jones has collected 166 receiving yards (33.2 yards per game) and one touchdown on seven receptions.
- Andrew Erickson has racked up 140 reciving yards (28 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Kyler Drake has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 10 tackles.
- Tavian Combs, New Mexico’s leading tackler, has 41 tackles and two TFL this year.
