The New Mexico State Aggies (0-0) take on the UMass Minutemen (0-0) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Look below for more important info, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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New Mexico State vs. UMass Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, August 26, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Stadium: Aggie Memorial Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: New Mexico State (-325)
- Spread: Aggies (-8)
- Total: 44.5
New Mexico State vs. UMass Stats and Insights (2022)
- New Mexico State scored 20 more points than its opponents last year (1.6 per game), while UMass was outscored by 223 points (18.6 per game).
- The average points scored by New Mexico State last year, 25.5, was 5.6 fewer than the 31.1 UMass gave up per game.
- When they went over what the Minutemen gave up last season (31.1 points per game), the Aggies were 4-0.
- New Mexico State gave up an average of 23.9 points last season, 11.4 more than the 12.5 UMass scored.
- When they went over what the Aggies gave up last season (23.9 points per game), the Minutemen were 0-2.
New Mexico State vs. UMass Recent Meetings
- In their last two head-to-head meetings, New Mexico State has defeated UMass two times.
- The Aggies have a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion.
- Over their last two head-to-head contests, New Mexico State has put up 67 points, while UMass has accumulated 40.
Top Performers
New Mexico State (2022 Stats)
- Diego Pavia had 13 TD passes and six interceptions in 13 games last year, completing 52.9% of his throws for 1,442 yards (110.9 per game).
- Also, Pavia rushed for 508 yards and six TDs.
- In 13 games, Star Thomas rushed for 520 yards (40 per game) and five TDs.
- In the passing game, Thomas scored three touchdowns, with 12 receptions for 151 yards.
- On the ground, Jamoni Jones scored six touchdowns a season ago and picked up 383 yards (29.5 per game).
- Also, Jones had six catches for 71 yards and one touchdown.
- Kordell David had 24 catches for 343 yards (26.4 per game) and four touchdowns in 13 games.
- As a tone-setter on defense, Chris Ojoh registered 73 tackles, nine TFL, and 5.5 sacks in 13 games last year.
- In 13 games in 2022, Lazarus Williams delivered 19 tackles, seven TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
- Syrus Dumas totaled two TFL, 25 tackles, and two interceptions in 13 games played a season ago.
- Trevor Brohard compiled 32 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception through 13 games played in 2022.
UMass (2022 Stats)
- In 12 games last season, Ellis Merriweather compiled 575 rushing yards and three touchdowns while averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
- In 12 games, Gino Campiotti threw for 257 yards (21.4 yards per game) to go along with one touchdown, six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 44.6%.
- As a runner, Campiotti rushed for 390 yards (3.8 YPC) and three touchdowns.
- Last year Cam Sullivan-Brown caught 27 balls on 48 targets for 373 yards and two touchdowns.
- George Johnson was targeted 58 times leading to 28 receptions, 402 yards and one touchdown in 12 games.
- On defense Jalen Mackie, who was on the field for 12 games, totaled 51 tackles, eight TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Marcus Cushnie, who was on the field for 12 games, amassed 5.5 sacks to go with 10 TFL and 28 tackles.
- Tyler Rudolph helped on defense with two interceptions to go along with 34 tackles and two passes defended in 12 games.
- Jordan Mahoney posted 14 tackles and three interceptions in 12 games.
