FIU has not been completely awful, but the results are not there either.
Against Sam Houston, it stopped moving. This was the third straight loss. To bowl, the rest of the way has to be perfect, but going to Jacksonville State in two weeks will be hard.
But you can get Kennesaw State and Middle Tennessee. First things first, beat the Aggies.
So far, New Mexico State has lost all three of its road games, with scores of 133-24 to Fresno State, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville State. It had lost five games in a row, though, until two weeks ago, when it beat Louisiana Tech.
They need this because Western Kentucky and Texas A&M are coming up next.
New Mexico State vs FIU Preview
New Mexico State vs FIU How to Watch
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL
How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
FIU (2-6), New Mexico State (2-6)
Why New Mexico State Will Win
The FIU defense ran into a wall.
Its total offense was only 199 yards against Sam Houston and not even 300 yards against UTEP. The main problem is that it can not run the ball at all.
The Panthers have a terrible time on third downs because they have too many third-and-longs and their running game does not help.
New Mexico State finally got an FBS win with its best passing day of the year—it threw for 200 yards for the first time—but…
Why FIU Will Win
The offense for New Mexico State is not making any kind of push. The offense only averages 290 yards per game, and the defense is not helping with only three turnovers.
The Aggies’ passing game is the worst in the country, and FIU has the best pass defense in Conference USA.
The offense from FIU is not good enough, but as long as the defense can keep this close…
New Mexico State vs FIU: Who Will Win
On the road, the Panthers will not be as good as they are at home.
New Mexico State has a terrible defense that will start to give up in the second half, which is when FIU will start to play better. If the Aggies score late, this will be interesting.
Once again, the Panthers will be able to win.
New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction, Betting Lines
FIU 27, New Mexico State 17
Line: FIU -9.5, o/u: 43.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
New Mexico State vs FIU Must See Rating: 2
