San Diego State vs. New Mexico Prediction: Aztecs Look to Keep Division Title Hopes Alive Against Lobos
Danny Gonzales' New Mexico Lobos are on a seven-game slide and are winless in four games since installing Heath Ridenour as offensive coordinator. The Aztecs are 6-4 and in the hunt for the West Division title and the conference crown. They beat San Jose State 43-27 last week. The team is 4-2 in Mountain West action. It's also trying to make it nine straight wins against NewMexico. San Diego State is also in a bid to win the title. Its coach Brady Hoke is proud of his team's performance.
Aztecs are looking to keep their Division Title hopes alive against New Mexico.
San Diego State has won four of the last five games. The Aztecs are chasing a spot in the Mountain West finale. New Mexico allowed 428 to Air Force last week. NewMexico ranks 90th in run defense. San Diego is running the ball well. It has 1,634 rushing yards this season. They have four running backs. Their quarterback is Jalen Mayden. He has thrown for 1.253 yards and eight touchdowns. His pass efficiency rating is 155.5. Last week he was named the player of week for his performance against San Jose State. In the past, he has also run for 61 yards.
New Mexico is not very good on offense. The team has scored just 13 points in its last two games. They are averaging 11.8 points per game against FBS foes. Justin Holaday is the team's quarterback. He has a poor completion percentage, but he's a good runner. Last week, the Lobos rushed for just 44 yards against Air Force. Freshman kicker Luke Drzewiecki is a big part of the offense, scoring 8 field goals in his last 4 games and making all 5 extra points. The Aztec defense will focus on keeping the opponent under 100 yards rushing.
It's senior night in Albuquerque. New Mexico wants to win on their last game. San Diego State is trending upward in the Mountain West. The Aztecs are looking to keep their Division Title hopes alive. NewMexico has a short week this week.
San Diego State is looking to keep their Division Title hopes alive against New Mexico.
