The New Mexico State Aggies'(10-3, 7-1 Conference USA) visit the Liberty Flames'(12-0, 8-0) in the Conference USA Championship on Friday. Kick from Williams Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the New Mexico State vs. Liberty'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
New Mexico State is on an 8-game winning streak after knocking off Jacksonville State 20-17 Saturday. QB Diego Pavia'went 23 of 34 for 269 yards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. His top receiver was WR Trent Hudson, who hauled in 5 receptions for 70 yards and a TD. Pavia led the Aggies on the ground with 19 carries for 68 yards, but it was RB Jamoni Jones who had the Aggies’ lone rushing TD.
Liberty will be looking to complete its undefeated season on Thursday after it beat UTEP 42-28 Saturday. QB Kaidon Salter'completed just 4 of 11 passes for 22 yards with a TD. The Flames dominated the run game with 441 yards rushing and 5 TDs, and RB Quinton Cooley led the way with 3 TDs. Five Flames rushers had at least 47 yards on the ground.
Liberty is No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.