<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2dEwDp_0vlx4h2200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2dEwDp_0vlx4h2200" width="1210" height="806" ></figure>What:New Mexico Lobos at New Mexico State AggiesWhen:Saturday September 28th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. MDTWhere:Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NMCoverage:The game will be streamed on ESPN+. On the radio waves, the Lobo Sports Radio Network will have the call. The flagship station is 96.3 FM/770 AM KKOB in Albuquerque. Series:New Mexico owns the series edge with a 73-35-5 record. Last year, the Aggies beat the Lobos 27-17 in Albuquerque. NMSU does have a two-game winning streak in the series.Breakdown:It is time for the Rio Grande Rivalry, the Battle of I-25, what have you. New Mexico will travel Saturday night to take on in-state rival New Mexico State.Throw out the records when these two get together. No, honestly, you can this season. Both teams will enter with a combined record of 1-7. Both teams are hoping this one propels them towards more winning ways.What To Look For:Last week, the Lobos had their best offensive output yardage wise, getting 485 yards against Fresno State. They were undone by a negative three turnover margin that gave Fresno State short fields and several turnovers on downs that also led to some short fields and allowed Fresno State to pull away to a 38-21 win.New Mexico State won its opener over Southeast Missouri State, after that, it is three losses in a row for the Aggies. Last week, it was a 31-11 loss to Sam Houston State, gaining just 152 yards of offense, while giving up 280 yards on the ground to the Bearkats.Thoughts:This is by far the best chance that New Mexico has had to win a game this season. New Mexico State has given up over 200 yards of rushing in each of the last three games. This has Eli Sanders, and Devon Dampier’s names written all over it as far as running goes.The Lobos need to rely on their running game, a running game that has had at least 147 yards in each game this season. Expect Javen Jacobs also to get some carries against a defense that is leaky.The Lobos defense got better last week. Only giving up 93 yards rushing, after giving up 200 or more in every game this season. The last two weeks have seen the Aggies run for 77 yards and 78 yards respectively. Something that has the odds in UNM’s favor. It hasn’t really mattered who has been at quarterback this season for the Aggies, they have struggled throwing the football. In three games this season, the Aggies have had 74 or less passing yards. In the fourth game? Just 158 yards. Last week, it was Santino Marucci that got the start, and he went 14-for-29 for 74 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The Aggies will rely on the running game a ton in this one.Prediction:This one will be up to the Lobos defense and if they can shutdown the Aggies running game. Last week was a good start to doing things like that when they allowed just 93 yards of rushing against a Fresno State team that had ran for 281 yards on New Mexico State a week earlier.I think with New Mexico State’s offense struggling, and New Mexico’s rolling, I like the Lobos to cover the DraftKings’ 9-point spread they have of this writing. I’ll take the Lobos 31-7.</div></body>

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The game will be streamed on ESPN+. On the radio waves, the Lobo Sports Radio Network will have the call. The flagship station is 96.3 FM/770 AM KKOB in Albuquerque. New Mexico owns the series edge with a 73-35-5 record. Last year, the Aggies beat the Lobos 27-17 in Albuquerque. NMSU does have a two-game winning streak in the series.