The LSU Tigers (2-1) will host the New Mexico Lobos (2-1) on Saturday. The Tigers are a 31.5-point favorite, and the total is 45, which implies it'll be challenging for the Lobos to get more than a touchdown in this game.
The New Mexico Lobos went 3-9 last season and brought back five starters on offense and seven on defense. Not much was expected from this program as they received by far the fewest votes in the preseason media poll, pegging them to be 12th amongst all teams in the MWC.
The Lobos have been respectable to start this season. They took down Maine 41-0 in their home opener. They lost their conference opener 31-14 against Boise State but beat UTEP 27-10 last week. The Lobos will now head on the road for their next two games, with their biggest test yet waiting for them in Baton Rogue.
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For the average football fan, New Mexico isn't going to be the most exciting team to watch. The Lobos offense is 122nd in total yards, with a passing attack 123rd with 126.3 yards per game and 74th with 160 passing yards per game. Their defense has been strong, holding their opponents to 263.3 yards per game which is 15th. They are 11th allowing 75 rushing yards per game, and 35th allowing 188.3 passing yards.