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On Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, the New Mexico Lobos (2-3) will host the San Jose State Spartans (1-5).
The Lobos are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Spartans (with an over/under of 56 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 | -7 | -109 | -111 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -279 | +225 |
San Jose State Pick Insights
- San Jose State is 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
- San Jose State games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (80%).
San Jose State Stats & Insights
- San Jose State is averaging 366.3 yards per game on offense (86th in the FBS), and rank 94th defensively, yielding 397.3 yards allowed per game.
- San Jose State has the 78th-ranked scoring offense this year (28 points per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 18th-worst with 33.7 points allowed per game.
- San Jose State has the 68th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (236.3 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 17th-best with only 173.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 run defense that ranks second-worst in the FBS (223.8 rushing yards allowed per game), San Jose State has put up better results offensively, ranking 98th in the FBS by totaling 130 rushing yards per game.
- In addition to a 49.3% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS, San Jose State has put up the 77th-ranked third-down conversion rate (38.7%) on offense.
- With nine forced turnovers (39th in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (10th in the FBS), San Jose State’s +5 turnover margin is the 13th-best in college football.
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 1,338 yards (223 ypg) to lead San Jose State, completing 61% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 121 rushing yards on 46 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- 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).
- This season, Quali Conley has carried the ball 36 times for 229 yards (38.2 per game) and three touchdowns, while also racking up 104 yards through the air.
- Nick Nash’s 324 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 47 times and has registered 29 receptions and three touchdowns.
- Charles Ross has caught 17 passes for 205 yards (34.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Dominick Mazotti’s 15 catches have yielded 178 yards and one touchdown.
- Tre Smith leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 33 tackles.
- San Jose State’s tackle leader, Bryun Parham, has 40 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jordan Pollard has a team-high 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 7-point underdogs this year, 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
- New Mexico is accumulating 391 total yards per game on offense this season (70th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 403.2 total yards per game (104th-ranked).
- With 28.6 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, New Mexico ranks 75th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 106th, surrendering 31 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, New Mexico ranks 89th in the FBS (212.8 passing yards per game) and 76th on defense (234.2 passing yards allowed per contest).
- 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 the defensive side of the ball.
- With a 43.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, New Mexico ranks 42nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 92nd, allowing a 41.1% third-down rate.
- New Mexico has forced zero turnovers this season and have turned the ball over six times, leading to a -6 turnover margin that is eighth-worst in the FBS.
New Mexico’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins leads New Mexico with 989 yards on 72-of-128 passing with seven touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 75 rushing yards (15 ypg) on 24 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Jacory Merritt has carried the ball 62 times for 420 yards, with seven touchdowns.
- Dorian Lewis has been given 24 carries and totaled 123 yards.
- Caleb Medford’s 187 receiving yards (37.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has eight catches on 20 targets with one touchdown.
- Deuce Jones has put together a 166-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught seven passes on nine targets.
- Andrew Erickson’s 10 receptions (on 18 targets) have netted him 140 yards (28 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Kyler Drake has racked up 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and 10 tackles.
- New Mexico’s top-tackler, Tavian Combs, has 41 tackles and two TFL this year.
