UMass at New Mexico State: 11/27/21 College Football Picks and Predictions

The UMass Minutemen and New Mexico State Aggies face off on Saturday in a college football showdown at Aggie Memorial Stadium. These two teams have combined for two wins so far this season.  

UMass comes into this game with a 1-10 record overall and even against Maine they had issues with the defense giving up 35 points. The biggest problem for this team is they aren’t very talented. UMass on the season is averaging 15.4 points while their defense is giving up 43 points per game. Garrett Dzuro got the start for UMass in the last game and he was awful again throwing for only 78 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Running back Ellis Merriweather had a big game rushing 17 times for 110 yards. 

On the other side of this matchup is the New Mexico State Aggies who also sit with a 1-10 record overall but they have gone 6-5 against the spread. In the last game against Kentucky, the offense put up 16 points, but the defense gave up 56 points, and that led to the blowout loss. New Mexico State is averaging 20.6 points while their defense is giving up 41.6 points per game. Jonah Johnson got the start under center for New Mexico State in the last game and he threw for 181 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception. If the offense can find some success in this game, they should be in good shape to come away with a win.