Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs. FIU Panthers

Date: Tuesday October 29, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point spread: Panthers (-9.5)

Total/top-bottom: 43.5

The FIU Panthers (2-6) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) to Pitbull Stadium on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. New Mexico State opens this game as 9.5-point underdogs. The total is 43.5.

The New Mexico State Aggies go 2-5 this season going into this game. In their final game, the Aggies played the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and took home a win with a final score of 33-30. The New Mexico State Aggies ran the football 38 different times and amassed 160 yards for an average of 4.2 yards per attempt. In total, they ran 67 plays, which gave them 364 yards. New Mexico State allowed 21 pass completions on 41 attempts for 233 yards, and a 51.2% completion percentage. Against the run, the Aggies gave up 127 yards on 45 attempts, which equates to 2.8 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring, the New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 20.6 PPG. As a team, they maintain an average of 163.3 yards on the ground, which ranks them 63rd in the country. The Aggies have totaled 2,033 yards for the campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, New Mexico State has collected six passing touchdowns and ten rushing touchdowns. As a team, New Mexico State was responsible for 130 first downs, and they had 47 penalties for 412 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Aggies are allowing 1,574 yards, which ranks 51st in the country. They have given up 224.9 yards per game through the pass and allowed a 53.8% completion percentage. Overall, they allow 457.3 yards/game, which ranks 125th in D-1. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the pass, as well as 22 touchdowns through the ground game. They are giving up 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 232.4 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the season, they have allowed 1,627 yards through the running game in 7 games. The Aggies rank 128th in the country in scoring against their opponents, giving up 37.0 PPG.

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The Panthers enter this game with a 2-6 record on the season. For their final game, the Panthers took a loss by a final score of 10-7 against the Sam Houston Bearkats. FIU gave up 43 rushing attempts for 131 yards (3.0 yards per rush). The Panthers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 66.7%, giving up 76 yards on 14 for 21 through the air. The Panthers finished the game with a total of 199 yards while running 58 plays (3.4 yards per play). FIU ultimately ran 3.4 yards per attempt and finished the game with 125 yards on 37 attempts.

When it comes to their scoring output, the Panthers currently rank 98th in college football, averaging 23.8 PPG. The FIU Panthers are averaging 308.5 yards per game, which ranks 118th in the nation. The FIU offense has totaled 381 yards of penalties on 46 fouls, ranking them 75th in D-1 when it comes to helping the opposition. They’ve thrown 10 picks while losing 6 fumbles, and they’ve managed to earn 135 first downs. For the year to date, the Panthers have totaled 1,634 yards through the pass, along with an average of 204.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 90th in Division 1. They have an average of 104, 3 yards per play through the ground game and have run for 834 total yards.

The Panthers are giving up 26.4 points per game, which ranks them 82nd in the country. FIU has allowed 1,553 total yards rushing (194.1 yards per game) and 20 touchdowns for the season. This year they surrendered 211 points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 184.0 yards per outing, which ranks 26th in college football. The Panthers defense has taken the field for 578 games, which is 124th most in college football. Their defense has totaled four fumbles and seven picks this season.

Who will win tonight’s Aggies/Panthers college football game against the spread?

Tony’s pick: Take the Aggies +9.5

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