The New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) will host the Florida International Panthers (3-2) in Week 6. FIU got destroyed in last Saturday’s contest 38-6 to the Liberty Flames. The Panthers posted just 211 yards of offense in the loss. Meanwhile, New Mexico State fell apart late in a 20-17 loss to the Hawaii Warriors. Hawaii scored the final 17 points of the game, while the Aggies went scoreless in the second half.
Florida International Panthers vs. New Mexico State Aggies Odds and Match Details
Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
FIU | +6.5 -111 |
O49
-112 |
+190 |
New Mexico State | -6.5
-109 |
U49
-108 |
-238 |
** Odds Subject to Change** |
Fixture: Florida International Panthers @ New Mexico State Aggies
Date and Time: October 4, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. EST
Location: Aggies Memorial Stadium
Field Surface: Artificial Turf
Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees
Key Stats
Florida International Panthers
The Florida International passing attack has struggled mightily this season. Freshman passer Keyone Jenkins has completed just 54% of his passes for 1,000 yards and five scores against four picks across his team’s first four games. They have also struggled to run the ball efficiently, averaging just 3.6 yards per attempt on 31 carries. The Panthers are also tied with UTEP in the C-USA for most turnovers committed per game.
FIU allows nearly 26 points per game but keeps opposing passers under a 60% completion percentage. However, they allow 5.0 yards per rush attempt on 42 attempts per game. Additionally, they trail just Western Kentucky in most yards allowed per game. They do average nearly one interception and one fumble forced per game.
New Mexico State Aggies
The New Mexico State Aggies are third in the C-USA in points scored per game (29.8). Quarterback Diego Pavia has been excellent, throwing for 1,073 yards and ten scores against four picks to start the season. Pavia played well in 2022, throwing 13 touchdowns against six interceptions while adding six touchdowns on the ground. They also lead the conference in rushing yards per attempt (6.1) on 33 carries per contest.
New Mexico State has been average in most team defensive metrics compared to their conference. They allow 26 points per game, while opposing passers average 235 passing yards per game. However, they do well against the run, keeping teams to just 4.1 yards per attempt. However, the Aggies are yet to force a turnover in 2023.
I like the New Mexico State Aggies to dominate on Wednesday. They do a great job at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, while the FIU Panthers have been gashed against the run and struggle to run the ball. FIU’s weaknesses are New Mexico State’s strengths, a death sentence for a team looking for their third win of the season. If the Panthers can’t score or force turnovers, it could be a runaway game early for the Aggies, so let’s roll with them on the spread in this midweek tilt.