The New Mexico Lobos (0-1) and Arizona Wildcats (0-0) meet Saturday at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the New Mexico vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Lobos faced FCS power Montana State in Week 0 Aug. 24, and it led 31-14 heading into the 4th quarter. New Mexico held a 31-21 lead with 4.5 minutes to go, but the Bobcats struck for 2 late scores to steal the game in the ABQ.
UNM was gouged for 362 rushing yards and 567 total yards while producing just 324 total yards of offense. The Lobos had 2 TDs thanks to scoop-and-scores, including the opening score of the game just 4:23 in. MSU RB Adam Jones had a 93-yard TD run with 4:35 to close the gap to 31-28, while RB Scottre Humphrey scored on a 4-yard TD run with just 10 seconds left to spoil Bronco Mendenhall’s coaching debut.
It’s a historic game for Arizona, as it marks its 1st football game as a member of the Big 12 Conference, although, of course, this isn’t a league game. It’s also the 1st game under coach Brent Brennan, as Jedd Fisch bolted for the Washington job.