New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

FIU hasn’t been totally horrible, but the results aren't there.

It stalled against Sam Houston as part of a three-game losing streak. It has to be perfect the rest of the way to go bowling, but going to Jacksonville State in two weeks will be a problem.

Kennesaw State and Middle Tennessee, though, are gettable. First things first - get by the Aggies.

New Mexico State hasn’t even ben close on the road so far, going 0-3 losing 133-24 to Fresno State, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville State. However, it stopped the slide of five straight losses with a win over Louisiana Tech two weeks ago.

With Western Kentucky and Texas A&M to follow, the Aggies need this.

New Mexico State vs FIU Preview

New Mexico State vs FIU How to Watch
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL
How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
FIU (2-6), New Mexico State (2-6)
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Why New Mexico State Will Win

The FIU offense hit a wall.

It only managed 199 yards of total offense in the loss to Sam Houston, didn’t get to 300 yards in the loss to UTEP, and it starts with not being able to run the ball a lick.

The Panthers are miserable on third downs because there are too many third-and-longs with that ground game failing to make things easier.

New Mexico State was finally able to get an FBS win with its best passing day of the year - it was the first time it hit 200 yards through the air - but …

Why FIU Will Win

New Mexico State’s offense isn’t generating any sort of a push. There’s no explosion, the O averages just 290 yards per game, and the defense isn’t helping with just three takeaway.

The Aggies have the nation’s least efficient passing game in the nation, and FIU has the No. 1 pass D in Conference USA.

No, FIU isn’t doing enough offensively, but as long as the defense can take over and keep this close …

New Mexico State vs FIU: Who Will Win

The Panthers will be a bit better than normal at home.

FIU will bust out a wee bit against an awful New Mexico State defense that will start to buckle in the second half. A late Aggie score will make this interesting.

The Panthers will finally get back on the winning track.

New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction, Betting Lines

FIU 27, New Mexico State 17
Line: FIU -7.5, o/u: 43.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
New Mexico State vs FIU Must See Rating: 2