New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats Matchup

Sam Houston is the favorite in this week four matchup against New Mexico State, with a -16.5 point spread. The game is set for 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The over/under line is currently 43.5 points. Sam Houston comes in with a 2-1 record, while New Mexico State is 1-2 on the season.

Aggies vs. Bearkats Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: New Mexico State Aggies at Sam Houston Bearkats
Where: Huntsville at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds SMHO -16.5, NMXST +550 | SMHO -823 O/U 43.5

Aggies Preview:

New Mexico State is looking to bounce back after a 48-0 loss to Fresno State on the road. The Aggies, who were +20.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 48 points surpassed the over/under line of 47.5 points. This defeat dropped New Mexico State's record to 1-2 for the season.

Fresno State took control early, leading 14-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, the Aggies were down 31-0, and they were unable to get on the board in the second half, resulting in a 48-0 loss.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

New Mexico State's offense struggled in their 48-0 loss to Fresno State, managing just 138 total yards. The Aggies' ground game was limited to 77 yards on 32 carries, and their passing attack added only 61 yards on 11 completions. Quarterback Parker Awad connected on 6 of 15 passes for 48 yards, while also throwing one of the team's three interceptions.

On the ground, Seth McGowan was the most effective runner, gaining 47 yards on 11 carries. Jordan Smith led the receiving corps with two catches for 31 yards.

Aggies Team Defense

New Mexico State's defense is looking to bounce back after giving up 525 total yards in their last game. They were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 281 yards and four rushing touchdowns. The Aggies also struggled to contain Fresno State's passing game, giving up 244 yards through the air and two touchdowns.

Bearkats Preview:

Fresno State took control early, leading 14-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, the Aggies were down 31-0, and they were unable to get on the board in the second half, resulting in a 48-0 loss.

Bearkats Offense Breakdown

Quarterback Hunter Watson led Sam Houston's offense to a 31-13 win, throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns while completing 65.2% of his passes. His top target, Qua'Vez Humphreys, caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bearkats' offense gained 426 total yards, with 261 yards coming on the ground. Jay Ducker was the standout rusher, averaging 9.9 yards per carry and finishing with 148 yards on 15 attempts. Sam Houston's ground game also found the end zone once, while the passing attack accounted for three touchdowns.

Bearkats Team Defense

Sam Houston's defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Hawaii to just 13 points and 308 total yards. The Bearkats' defense was particularly strong against the run, allowing just 56 yards on 21 carries. In the passing game, they gave up 252 yards and one touchdown on 21 completions. Sam Houston's defense also came up with an interception in the game.

Aggies vs Bearkats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the New Mexico State Aggies have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 22 points per game in these contests.
In their last three home games, Sam Houston has averaged 23 points per game while allowing 29. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the New Mexico State Aggies have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
As the betting favorite, the Sam Houston Bearkats have an ATS mark of just 1-3 in their last ten games. Sam Houston posted a straight up mark of 2-2 in these matchups.