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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos (4-5) host the New Mexico Lobos (3-6) on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
The Broncos are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -27.5) versus the Lobos. The over/under for this game is 59.5 points.
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Game Info for Boise State vs. New Mexico
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Boise, Idaho
- Stadium: Albertsons Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -27.5 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -109 | -111 | -4147 | +1487 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State is 2-4-2 against the spread this season.
- Boise State games have hit the over on six of eight occasions (75%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State is totaling 434.1 yards per game offensively this season (36th in the FBS), and are allowing 394.6 yards per game (90th) on defense.
- Boise State ranks 53rd in scoring offense (30 points per game) and 100th in scoring defense (28.9 points allowed per game) this season.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (279.8 passing yards allowed per game), Boise State has put up better results offensively, ranking 56th in the FBS by putting up 241 passing yards per game.
- Boise State ranks 29th in run defense this season (114.8 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 193.1 rushing yards per game.
- Boise State has the 79th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (39.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with a 45.9% third-down percentage.
- Boise State has the 17th-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing 10 turnovers (97th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (106th in the FBS).
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Boise State so far this season. He has 1,142 passing yards, completing 52.9% of his passes and throwing six touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 266 yards (29.6 ypg) on 49 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Jeanty has 921 rushing yards on 157 carries, scoring 11 touchdowns. He’s also added 396 yards (44 per game) on 30 catches with four touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister has hauled in 47 catches for 873 yards (97 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Stefan Cobbs’ 23 grabs have yielded 241 yards and one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein has collected seven sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 32 tackles.
- Marco Notarainni, Boise State’s leading tackler, has 51 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Ty Benefield has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 20 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.
New Mexico Betting Insights
- New Mexico is 3-5-0 against the spread this season.
- New Mexico is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 27.5-point underdogs.
- New Mexico has hit the over in seven of their eight games with a set total (87.5%).
New Mexico Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, New Mexico is accumulating 393 total yards per game (62nd-ranked). It ranks 100th in the FBS on defense (408.6 total yards surrendered per game).
- New Mexico’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, conceding 35.3 points per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 69th with 27.4 points per contest.
- From an offensive angle, New Mexico is generating 226.8 passing yards per game (70th-ranked). It ranks 96th in the FBS on defense (240.7 passing yards given up per game).
- From an offensive angle, New Mexico is putting up 166.2 rushing yards per contest (53rd-ranked). It ranks 96th in the FBS defensively (167.9 rushing yards given up per game).
- With a 39.4% third-down conversion rate on offense, New Mexico ranks 66th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 65th, surrendering a 37.9% third-down rate.
- New Mexico has struggled in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -8 is eighth-worst in the FBS.
New Mexico’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins leads New Mexico with 1,836 yards on 138-of-234 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 108 rushing yards (12 ypg) on 43 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Jacory Merritt has run for 664 yards on 121 carries so far this year while scoring 12 times on the ground.
- Devon Dampier has racked up 204 yards (on 27 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hixon has registered 30 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 355 (39.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 47 times and has five touchdowns.
- Caleb Medford has 20 receptions (on 43 targets) for a total of 327 yards (36.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- D.J. Washington’s 46 targets have resulted in 26 catches for 324 yards and three touchdowns.
- Mihalis Santorineos has racked up 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Tavian Combs, New Mexico’s leading tackler, has 45 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Jer’Marius Lewis has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 29 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
