The New Mexico State Aggies (0-0) host the UMass Minutemen (0-0) at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Keep reading below for all the info you need, which includes 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 (-308)
- Spread: Aggies (-7.5)
- Total: 45
New Mexico State vs. UMass Stats and Insights (2022)
- New Mexico State outscored its opponents by a total of 20 points last season (1.6 points per game), and opponents of UMass outscored it by 223 points (18.6 per game).
- UMass allowed an average of 31.1 points per game last season, 5.6 more than the 25.5 New Mexico State scored.
- The Aggies were 4-0 overall when scoring more than 31.1 points last season.
- New Mexico State conceded an average of 23.9 points last year, 11.4 more than the 12.5 UMass scored.
- In games when the Minutemen scored more than 23.9 points last year, they were 0-2.
New Mexico State vs. UMass Recent Meetings
- New Mexico State has a 2-0 record against UMass in their last two matchups.
- In those games versus UMass, the Aggies have covered two times while outscoring the total on one occasion.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, New Mexico State has tallied 67 points versus UMass, while allowing only 40 points.
Top Performers
New Mexico State (2022 Stats)
- Diego Pavia threw for 1,442 yards (110.9 per game), completing 52.9% of his throws, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions in 13 games last year.
- In addition, Pavia rushed for 508 yards and six TDs.
- In 13 games, Star Thomas ran for 520 yards (40 per game) and five TDs.
- Thomas also had 12 receptions for 151 yards and three TDs.
- In 13 games a season ago, Jamoni Jones ran for 383 yards (29.5 per game) and six TDs.
- Also, Jones had six catches for 71 yards and one touchdown.
- Kordell David had 24 receptions for 343 yards (26.4 per game) and four touchdowns in 13 games.
- Chris Ojoh delivered 73 tackles, nine TFL, and 5.5 sacks in 13 games last year.
- On defense in 2022, Lazarus Williams had 19 tackles, seven TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 13 games played.
- Syrus Dumas delivered two TFL, 25 tackles, and two interceptions in 13 games played a season ago.
- In 2022, Trevor Brohard had one interception to go with 32 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
UMass (2022 Stats)
- Last year Ellis Merriweather scampered for 575 yards (47.9 yards per carry) and three rushing touchdowns.
- Gino Campiotti hit the gridiron for 12 games last season, and aired it out for 257 passing yards, one touchdown, six interceptions and a 44.6% completion percentage.
- As a runner, Campiotti scrambled for 390 yards (3.8 YPC) and three touchdowns.
- In 12 games last season, Cam Sullivan-Brown turned 48 targets into 27 receptions, 373 yards and two touchdowns.
- As a key contributor to the passing game, George Johnson amassed 402 receiving yards and one touchdown on 28 receptions.
- On defense Jalen Mackie, who played in 12 games, recorded 51 tackles, eight TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception.
- With 28 tackles, 10 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in 12 games, Marcus Cushnie was a key player on defense last season.
- With 34 tackles and two interceptions, Tyler Rudolph was a significant player last year on defense.
- Jordan Mahoney posted 14 tackles and three interceptions in 12 games.
