Air Force Falcons (1-4) vs. New Mexico Lobos (1-4)
October 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico Lobos -170 / Air Force Falcons +140; Over/Under: +53.5
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In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs Air Force Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Saturday, October 12h, at the University Stadium. Let’s take a look at a New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons pick.
Air Force Has Struggled
Air Force has struggled this season and in the last game against Navy, they looked awful. Air Force’s offense scored only seven points while the defense gave up 34 points and that led to the defeat. Quarterback Quinten Hayes actually did have a solid game through the air, finishing with 5 of his 6 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown. One of the issues for this team is they really struggled to run the ball in the last game. Kade Krew finished with seven carries for 29 yards.
Air Force on the season is averaging 11.4 points, while their defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 134th in the league, while the defense is ranked 89th. They have gotten out to a slow start in the games, and they are averaging 2.8 points per game in the 1st quarter, which is 123rd. Air Force will meet Colorado State after this game.
New Mexico Coming off a Win
New Mexico only has one win this season, but that win did come in the last game. New Mexico faced off against New Mexico State and the offense scored 50 points on the way to the victory. Devon Dampier completed 13 of his 28 passes for 248 yards. NaQuari Rodgers was impressive on the ground, rushing 21 times for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Even though the offense was impressive, the defense gave up 40 points, and that defense has to be better.
New Mexico on the season is averaging 32 points, while their defense is giving up 43.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 47th in the league, while the defense is ranked 132nd in college football.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks 133rd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (242.6).
- New Mexico ranks 132nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (43.8).
- Air Force ranks 134th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (2.6).
- Air Force ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (76.0).
New Mexico vs Air Force Prediction
Trusting New Mexico laying this type of number is scary, but I really just am not sold on this Air Force offense. Even against a bad defense, Air Force’s offense is going to really struggle here, and that is going to be the difference here, as Air Force is going to have some major issues keeping this game close. New Mexico is going to put on a show with the offense, and they are going to cruise. Back New Mexico against the spread.
