College Football Picks: San Jose State vs New Mexico (10/14/2023)

• Game: San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos
• Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
• Location: University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM
• TV: ESPN+
• Odds/Point Spread: Lobos (+7.5)
• Total/Over-Under: 58

The San Jose State Spartans are set to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at University Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Oddsmakers have designated the Spartans as 7.5-point favorites, with a total of 58 points expected in the game.

San Jose State currently holds a 1-5 record for the season. In their previous game against the Boise State Broncos, the Spartans suffered a 35-27 loss. Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro completed 23 out of 38 pass attempts for 325 yards with a QB rating of 127.1 and 1 interception. Kairee Robinson led the rushing attack for the Spartans with 61 yards on 12 carries. Overall, San Jose State gained 429 yards on 64 plays. On defense, they allowed 230 passing yards and 262 rushing yards.

The Spartans have been averaging 28.0 points per game this season. Their rushing offense ranks 99th in the nation, averaging 130.0 yards per game. San Jose State has gained a total of 2,207 yards in the season and has scored 7 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. On defense, they have allowed 1,041 passing yards and are giving up an average of 63.9% completion rate. Their total yards allowed per game is 397.2 and they have given up 10 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns. The Spartans are conceding an average of 5.3 yards per rushing attempt.

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The Lobos, on the other hand, hold a 2-3 record for the season. In their previous game against the Wyoming Cowboys, they suffered a 35-26 defeat. Quarterback Dylan Hopkins completed 15 out of 31 pass attempts for 162 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the rushing attack with 92 yards on 14 carries. Overall, the Lobos gained 417 yards on 67 plays. Defensively, they allowed 194 passing yards and 239 rushing yards.

The Lobos are averaging 28.6 points per game and 391.0 total yards per game. They have thrown for 1,053 passing yards and rushed for 902 yards so far this season. Defensively, they have allowed 845 rushing yards and 235.8 passing yards per game. The Lobos have given up 5 rushing touchdowns and 12 passing touchdowns in the season.

Prediction: San Jose State Spartans -9