New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Southeast Missouri State came up with a 37-15 win over North Alabama last week with a big fourth quarter to pull it off.

New Mexico State is refreshing with Tony Sanchez taking over for the retired Jerry Kill, and it might take a little bit to get everything back to the same 2023 level.

New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State Preview

New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, NM
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: New Mexico State (0-0)
2024 Record: Southeast Missouri State (1-0)
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Why Southeast Missouri State Will Win

The Redhawks couldn’t do much of anything last week, and then it all kicked in scoring 32 unanswered points as the offense suddenly perfect up.

The passing game got hot, the running game was fine, and the defense turned up the pressure. The New Mexico State defense took a huge hit and is all but starting over with transfers, but …

Why New Mexico State Will Win

Southeast Missouri State struggled too much early on against North Alabama, and it won’t be able to get that O going against this Aggie bunch - even if it’s still trying to put it all together.

New Mexico State’s problem is depth - there isn’t any. That’s not a problem early on with everyone ready to go, but the team should be able to push through because …

New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State: Who Will Win

The New Mexico State offensive line should be outstanding - it might be the best in Conference USA. That will be enough to hold up the SEMO pass rush, the Aggie defense will hold on, and it’ll be a good start even if it’s a bumpy ride to get there.

New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction, Betting Lines

New Mexico State 38, Southeast Missouri State 16
Line: New Mexico State -8.5, o/u: 52.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
New Mexico State vs Southeast Missouri State Must See Rating: 2

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