2023 New Mexico Bowl Lines - New Mexico St. vs. Fresno St. Odds

New Mexico Bowl Lines - New Mexico State vs. Fresno State Odds

The New Mexico State Aggies have one of the worst histories in college football. But that is quickly changing under second-year head coach Jerry Kill. In fact, Kill is producing one of the greatest reclamation projects in the history of college football. In his first season, Kill produced a 7-6 record capped off by a win at the Quick Lane Bowl. It was just the second bowl appearance for the Aggies since 1960. This year, New Mexico State made the CUSA championship game, a pipe dream before Kill’s arrival. Additionally, Kill produced the first double digit win season since 1960 and just the second in the history of the program. New Mexico State will face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the New Mexico Bowl.

2023 New Mexico Bowl at a Glance

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Time (ET) / TV: 5:45 PM / ESPN

Venue: University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs

College Football Betting Lines

New Mexico State Aggies -3

Fresno State Bulldogs +3

Total: 51

Money Line: New Mexico State -150, Fresno State +130

New Mexico Bowl Preview

Last game, the New Mexico State Aggies lost 49-35 in the CUSA championship game against the Liberty Flames as 10-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 58. New Mexico State has a record of 10-4 straight up, 10-3-1 against the spread, and 5-9 over/under the total. New Mexico State ranks 32nd for total offense, 64th for passing, 12th for rushing and 57th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 78th overall, 98th against the pass, 52nd against the rush, and 35th for points allowed. Also, New Mexico State ranks 35th for fewest turnovers lost and 122nd for takeaways.

Jerry Kill has enjoyed a remarkable coaching comeback since having to resign as head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the middle of the 2015 season due to health issues. The New Mexico Bowl is a great reward for his perseverance.

Last game, the Fresno State Bulldogs lost 33-18 against the San Diego State Aztecs as 5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 47. Fresno State has a record of 8-4 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 8-4 over/under the total. Fresno State ranks 71st for total offense, 29th for passing, 119th for rushing, and 51st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 73rd overall, 53rd against the pass, 98th against the rush, and 56th for points allowed. Also, Fresno State ranks 2nd for fewest turnovers lost and 10th for takeaways.

New Mexico Bowl Prediction

In this situation, there will be a large contingent of appreciative New Mexico State fans on hand. Fresno State is without its outstanding head coach, Jeff Tedford, who is ill. New Mexico State will be a tough out for the Bulldogs.

New Mexico Bowl Format

Founded in 2006, the New Mexico Bowl is played at the University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the New Mexico Lobos. The conference tie-ins are now the Mountain West Conference and CUSA.

New Mexico Bowl Past Results

Six different programs have won the New Mexico Bowl in the past six years. In recent editions of this bowl game, the winning team usually scores a high number of points. Since 2008, the winning team has scored at least 31 points or more. In 2022, BYU beat SMU 24-23, holding off a Mustang 2-point conversion attempt at game’s end to claim victory.

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