Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Aggies (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-5) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. New Mexico State is rated at 11.0 by oddsmakers. The over/under is 50.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter this matchup with a record of 2-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took on the MTSU Blue Raiders and went home with a win with a final score of 48-21. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs gained 60 yards on 21 attempts, an average of 2.9 yards per rush given up. Louisiana Tech collected 24 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 276 yards and a 61.5% completion rate. In total, they ran 73 plays, which gave them 551 yards. In the end, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the ball 45 times and accumulated 222 yards, an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs have totaled 1,832 yards on the year. In terms of touchdown distribution, Louisiana Tech has scored 10 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They gave the ball to their opponents 13 times. Offensively, Louisiana Tech totaled 88 1st downs and was hurt by 26 penalties for 252 yards. Offensively, they average 106.0 yards rushing, ranking 116th in Division 1. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs average 24.6 PPG.

The Bulldogs rank 49th nationally in scoring opponents, which translates to a PPG of 21.6. The competition has averaged 2.9 yards per rush and 93.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of the year, they have allowed 465 yards on the ground in five games. In terms of passing yards, the Bulldogs have given up 1,069 yards, which ranks them 27th in the nation. They averaged 213.8 yards per game through the air and posted a 59.0% completion rate. For the season, they are allowing 306.8 yards per game, which ranks them 23rd in Division 1. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Aggies come into this game 1-5 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies went home with a 54-13 playoff loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. New Mexico State gave up 49 rushing attempts for 334 yards (6.8 yards per carry). The Aggies' pass defense yielded a 61.1% completion rate and lost 196 yards on 11 of 18 passes. The Aggies finished the game with 350 yards on 68 plays (5.1 yards per play). New Mexico State ran for 4.9 yards per attempt and finished the game with 206 yards on 42 carries.

The New Mexico State Aggies average 278.2 passing yards per game, ranking 128th in college football. New Mexico State's offense committed a total of 382 penalty yards on 43 infractions, which ranks 43rd nationally in helping the other team. They average 163.8 yards on the ground per game and have rushed for 983 yards on the year. They threw 7 picks, gave up 4 fumbles and had 109 1st downs. When it comes to points put on the board, the Aggies rank 121st in D-1 with an average of 18.5 PPG. On the season, the Aggies currently have 686 yards passing and are averaging 114.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 132nd in college football.

New Mexico State allowed opponents a total of 1,500 yards on the ground (250.0 yards per game) and 21 touchdowns during the season's ground game. They have given up 6 passing touchdowns and 223.5 yards/out, which ranks them 82nd in D-1. So far this year they have 0 fumbles and 3 picks. The Aggies' defense has appeared in 423 games, which ranks 106th in college football. The Aggies are allowing 38.2 points per game and are ranked 128th nationally. They have given up a total of 229 points this season.

Who will win the Bulldogs/Aggies college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies +11.0

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