Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup

At 8:30 ET, truTV will be covering the week four matchup between the Fresno State Bulldogs and the New Mexico Lobos at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The over/under line is currently at 61.5 points. Fresno State comes in with a 2-1 record for the season, while New Mexico is still looking for their first win at 0-3. The Bulldogs are heavy -15.5-point favorites on the road.

Bulldogs vs. Lobos Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at New Mexico Lobos
Where: Albuquerque at University Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds FREST -15.5, FREST -680 | NMX +473 O/U 61.5

Bulldogs Preview:

Fresno State improved to 2-1 after a commanding 48-0 victory over New Mexico State. The Bulldogs, who were -20.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was 47.5 points, and Fresno State's win resulted in a push for bettors who took the over.

The Bulldogs took control early, leading 14-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 31-0, and they added 17 more points in the third quarter before finishing the game with a scoreless fourth quarter.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their 48-0 win over New Mexico State, Fresno State's offense put up 525 yards of total offense, with 281 yards coming on the ground. The Bulldogs picked up 20 first downs and added 244 passing yards, with Mikey Keene throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns while completing 54.5% of his passes.

Malik Sherrod led the ground game with 113 yards on 15 carries, averaging 7.5 yards per attempt, and scoring one of Fresno State's four rushing touchdowns. Mac Dalena was the top receiver, with two catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Bulldogs Team Defense

In their most recent game, Fresno State's defense was dominant, holding New Mexico State to just 61 passing yards on 11 completions. The Bulldogs picked off three passes and limited the Aggies to 77 rushing yards and 138 total yards. Fresno State's defense also forced a shutout, allowing just 10 first downs for the game.

Lobos Preview:

Lobos Offense Breakdown

In their 45-19 loss to Auburn, New Mexico's offense put up 448 yards, with 291 yards coming from the passing game. Devon Dampier completed 22 of 44 passes for 291 yards, throwing one touchdown and two interceptions and finishing with a passer rating of 59.94. Ryan Davis was his top target, catching six passes for 100 yards.

The Lobos' rushing attack gained 157 yards on 26 carries, with Eli Sanders leading the way with 72 yards on seven attempts. Despite moving the chains 22 times, New Mexico struggled to convert in the red zone, scoring just one touchdown on the ground and one through the air.

Lobos Team Defense

New Mexico's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 505 total yards to Auburn in their last game. The Lobos were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 270 rushing yards and two touchdowns. They also struggled against the pass, giving up 235 yards through the air and four touchdowns.

Bulldogs vs Lobos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Fresno State Bulldogs have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 27 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games at home, the New Mexico Lobos have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 24 points per game in these contests.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the New Mexico Lobos have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Fresno State Bulldogs have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.