Game: Liberty Flames vs. New Mexico State Aggies
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM
TV: ESPN2
Odds/point distribution: Aggies (+22.0)
Total/Over-Under: 56.5
Aggie Memorial Stadium is where the New Mexico State Aggies (1-0) will face the Liberty Flames (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. New Mexico State opens this contest as a 22.0 point underdog. The over/under limit is 56.5.
The Liberty Flames are 1-0 heading into this game. In their last game, the Flames faced the Campbell Fighting Camels and took the win 41-24. In the running game, the Flames allowed 116 yards on 32 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per run allowed. Liberty allowed 11 completed passes on 18 attempts for a total of 194 yards for a completion rate of 61.1%. In total, they had 76 plays that gave them 533 yards. The Liberty Flames ran the ball 50 times for a total of 279 yards for an average of 5.6 yards per run.
The Flames have gained 533 total yards on the year. In terms of getting to the end zone, Liberty has scored 2 passing touchdowns and 3 running touchdowns. They have lost the football 1 time. Liberty as a team has 28 first downs and they have committed 11 fouls for 127 yards. As a team, they have averaged 279.0 yards in the running game, which ranks 18th in D-1. In terms of getting to the end zone, the Liberty Flames are averaging 41.0 PPG.
In terms of yards through the air, the Flames are allowing 194 yards, which ranks them 73rd in D-1. They have allowed 194.0 yards per game through passing and have allowed a 61.1% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 310.0 yards per game, which ranks them 76th in the nation. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air as well as 2 possession touchdowns. They are allowing an average of 3.6 yards per carry and 116.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. On the year, they have allowed 116 rushing yards in a game. The Flames rank 86th in college football in team defense, allowing 24.0 points per game.
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The Aggies are 1-0 heading into this game. The last time they were on the field, the Aggies took the win by a final score of 23-16 against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. New Mexico State rushed for 4.3 yards per attempt and totaled 210 yards on 49 carries. The Aggies finished the game with a total of 270 yards on 72 plays (3.8 yards per play). The Aggies secondary had a 60.0% completion rate and gave up 295 yards on 27 of 45 air runs. New Mexico State allowed 21 rushing attempts for 57 yards (2.7 yards per carry).
The New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 270.0 yards per game, which ranks them 110th nationally. New Mexico State’s offense has accumulated 40 yards in penalties on 6 infractions, which ranks them 66th in college football in terms of free yards given up. They are averaging 210.0 rushing yards per game. They have thrown 1 interception without allowing opponents to recover fumbles, and they have gained 20 first downs. When looking at points on the scoreboard, the Aggies are currently ranked 97th nationally, averaging 23.0 points per game. On the season so far, the Aggies have currently tallied 60 passing yards, which ranks them 132nd in Division 1.
The Aggies are giving up 16.0 points per game, which ranks them 69th nationally. New Mexico State has allowed 57 total yards through the running game so far this season and has scored no touchdowns on the ground. They have given up 16 total points this year. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air as well as 295.0 yards per game, which ranks them 118th in college football. The Aggies’ defense has been on the field on 66 plays, which ranks 81st nationally. Their defense has had no fumbles and 1 interception on the season.
Who will win the Flames/Aggies college football game against the spread tonight?
Josh’s Tip: Take the Flames -22.0
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