In his first season at New Mexico State, coach Jerry Kill produced a 7-6 record. And it was capped off by a College Football Betting win at the Quick Lane Bowl. It was just the second bowl appearance for the Aggies since 1960. In turn, New Mexico State made the 2023 CUSA championship game. That accomplishment was a pipe dream before Kill’s arrival. Additionally, Kill produced the first double-digit win season since 1960. And just the second in the history of the program. New Mexico State will face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the New Mexico Bowl.
New Mexico Bowl New Mexico State vs. Fresno State Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 16, 2023, 5:45 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| New Mexico | -3 -110 | 51 -110 | -150 |  |
| Fresno State | +3 -110 | 51 -110 | +130 | |
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New Mexico Bowl Format
Since the beginning in 2006, the New Mexico Bowl has been played at the University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. That is the home of the New Mexico Lobos. The conference tie-ins are now the Mountain West Conference and CUSA.
New Mexico Bowl Recent Results
In sum, six different programs have won the New Mexico Bowl in the past six years. In recent editions of this bowl game, the winning team usually scores a high number of points. Since 2008, the winning sportsbook team has scored at least 31 points or more. In 2022, BYU beat SMU 24-23, holding off a Mustang 2-point conversion attempt at game’s end to claim victory.
New Mexico Bowl Past Winners
Five teams share the New Mexico Bowl record of two wins. Specifically, those programs are New Mexico, Colorado State, Arizona, BYU, and Utah State.
New Mexico Bowl Matchup
Last game, the New Mexico State Aggies lost 49-35 in the CUSA championship game against the Liberty Flames as 10-point road dogs. The game went over a total of 58. New Mexico State has a record of 10-4 straight up, 10-3-1 against the spread, and 5-9 over/under the total. New Mexico State ranks 32nd for total offense, 64th for passing, 12th for rushing, and 57th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 78th overall, 98th against the pass, 52nd against the rush, and 35th for points allowed. Also, New Mexico State ranks 35th for fewest turnovers lost and 122nd for takeaways.
Jerry Kill has enjoyed a remarkable coaching comeback. Previously, he had to resign as head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the middle of the 2015 season. Due to health issues.
Last game, the Fresno State Bulldogs lost 33-18 against the San Diego State Aztecs as 5-point road favorites. The game went over the College Football Betting total of 47. Fresno State has a record of 8-4 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 8-4 over/under the total. Fresno State ranks 71st for total offense, 29th for passing, 119th for rushing, and 51st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 73rd overall, 53rd against the pass, 98th against the rush, and 56th for points allowed. Also, Fresno State ranks 2nd for fewest turnovers lost and 10th for takeaways.
New Mexico Bowl Prediction
The New Mexico State Aggies have one of the worst histories in college football. But that is quickly changing under second-year head coach Jerry Kill. In fact, Kill is producing one of the greatest reclamation projects in the history of college football. In this situation, there will be a large contingent of appreciative New Mexico State fans on hand. Fresno State is without its outstanding head coach, Jeff Tedford, who is ill. New Mexico State will be a tough out for the Bulldogs.