New Mexico State at New Mexico

In another "Battle of I-25" New Mexico State takes on cross-town rival New Mexico. The Aggies have covered the spread in four of the last five in this matchup. New Mexico has the better defense, but New Mexico State the better offense - by far! The Aggies are loaded with experience, returning 18 starters including QB Chase Holbrook who put up no less than ten 300+ yard performances last year and 280 last week vs. SE Louisiana. He'll again hook up some very talented and experienced receivers this season. This team was 4-8 last season but that record is a bit deceiving. They were tremendous on offense and actually had decent numbers on defense, but they turned the ball over alot. If their fortunes can turn this year, they could easily turn things around in a big way. Even if they don't get the turnover advantage, they have the tools to overcome them as evidenced by last week's 35-14 win despite coughing it up four times. We see the Aggies scoring here and we're not sure the Lobos can keep up. New Mexico State could win this game and getting a full touchdown as insurance makes it a nice play.