New Mexico State at Louisiana Tech

New Mexico State is 2-0, and that is one less than the number of its total wins last season. The Aggies beat Tulsa 21-14 as a 3.5-point underdog last week, even with only 39 yards rushing. They leaned on QB Logan Fife, who was 28 of 45 for 252 yards and two TDs with no interceptions. New Mexico State has won and covered the past two meetings, including 33-30 in double overtime in 2024. Louisiana Tech has lost six of seven September games dating to last season. The Bulldogs kept it closer than expected, losing 23-7 to LSU as a 36.5-point underdog. However, they were outgained 365-154 and managed only 2.1 yards per carry and 96 total passing yards. Louisiana Tech is 0-8 ATS in its past eight games as a favorite against opponents with at least a .650 winning percentage. The Bulldogs lost three starters from last season's offensive line, and QB Trey Kukuk threw for only 50 yards with no TDs against LSU. Take New Mexico State.