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One of the top runners in college football will be on display when Devon Dampier and the New Mexico Lobos (2-4) take on the Utah State Aggies (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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How to Watch New Mexico vs. Utah State
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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- New Mexico vs. Utah State Predictions
New Mexico vs. Utah State: Head to Head
- Utah State has won against New Mexico two times in the past two matchups.
- The Lobos and the Aggies have an even record ATS (1-1) the last two times they have met, while the two teams have gone over the point total on one occasion.
- Utah State has tallied 71 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 51 to New Mexico.
New Mexico’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2024 | vs. Montana State | L 35-31 |
| 8/31/2024 | at Arizona | L 61-39 |
| 9/14/2024 | at Auburn | L 45-19 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Fresno State | L 38-21 |
| 9/28/2024 | at New Mexico State | W 50-40 |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Air Force | W 52-37 |
| 10/19/2024 | at Utah State | – |
| 10/26/2024 | at Colorado State | – |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Wyoming | – |
| 11/8/2024 | at San Diego State | – |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Washington State | – |
| 11/30/2024 | at Hawaii | – |
New Mexico 2024 Stats & Insights
- While New Mexico ranks third-worst in the FBS in total defense with 498.3 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the Lobos rank 25th-best in the FBS (456.8 yards per game).
- New Mexico ranks 48th in pass offense (248 passing yards per game) and 100th in pass defense (242 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Lobos have struggled on defense, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS (42.7 points allowed per game) this season. However, they rank 24th-best on the offensive side of the ball, totaling 35.3 points per game.
- The Lobos sport the 25th-best offense this season in terms of rushing yards (208.8 rushing yards per game), but they rank third-worst defensively (256.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- New Mexico sports the 49th-ranked third-down offense this season (42.5% third-down percentage), but has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst with a 47.4% third-down percentage allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (80th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), the Lobos (-1) own the 79th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
New Mexico 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Dampier | QB | 1,488 YDS (58.5%) / 7 TD / 6 INT 368 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 61.3 RUSH YPG |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 40 REC / 507 YDS / 1 TD / 84.5 YPG |
| NaQuari Rogers | RB | 198 YDS / 4 TD / 33 YPG / 4.6 YPC 2 REC / 11 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 2.2 REC YPG |
| Eli Sanders | RB | 312 YDS / 2 TD / 52 YPG / 5.7 YPC |
| Christian Ellis | DB | 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Noah Avinger | DB | 36 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Dimitri Johnson | LB | 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Randolph Kpai | LB | 26 TKL / 2 TFL |
Utah State’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Robert Morris | W 36-14 |
| 9/7/2024 | at USC | L 48-0 |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. Utah | L 38-21 |
| 9/21/2024 | at Temple | L 45-29 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Boise State | L 62-30 |
| 10/11/2024 | vs. UNLV | L 50-34 |
| 10/19/2024 | vs. New Mexico | – |
| 10/26/2024 | at Wyoming | – |
| 11/9/2024 | at Washington State | – |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Hawaii | – |
| 11/23/2024 | vs. San Diego State | – |
| 11/29/2024 | at Colorado State | – |
Utah State 2024 Stats & Insights
- While Utah State’s defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking fourth-worst by allowing 493.7 total yards per game, its offense ranks 17th-best with 465.2 total yards per contest.
- Utah State ranks 22nd-worst in passing yards allowed per game (261), but at least it has been surging on offense, ranking 14th-best in passing yards per contest (302.8).
- The Aggies have not been getting things done on defense, ranking third-worst with 42.8 points surrendered per game. They have been more productive on the other side of the ball, regstering 25 points per contest (92nd-ranked).
- The Aggies have been struggling to stop the run, ranking seventh-worst with 232.7 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, compiling 162.3 rushing yards per contest (67th-ranked).
- Utah State ranks 100th in third-down conversion rate (36.3%) on offense, but it has been worse defensively, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with a 45.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Aggies have forced four turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 12 times, resulting in a -8 turnover margin that is 10th-worst in the FBS.
Utah State 2024 Key Players
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