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1st Quarter Report
New Mexico State is on the board, but we're still waiting on Jacksonville State to respond. New Mexico State has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Jacksonville State 14-0.
New Mexico State entered the game having won seven straight and they're just three quarters away from another. Will they make it eight, or will Jacksonville State step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.
Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will head out on the road to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Jacksonville State is expected to lose this one by 1.5 points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
Jacksonville State can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Louisiana Tech 56-17 at home.
Jacksonville State can attribute much of their success to Zion Webb, who rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and Malik Jackson, who rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Jackson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 68 yards. Anwar Lewis and his 122 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Jacksonville State's victory.
Meanwhile, New Mexico State entered their tilt with Auburn with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. New Mexico State was the clear victor by a 31-10 margin over Auburn.
Among those leading the charge was Diego Pavia, who threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Star Thomas, who gained 84 total yards and a touchdown.
Jacksonville State has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for New Mexico State, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Not only did both teams in this Saturday's matchup win their last matches, they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. Looking ahead, New Mexico State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 1.5 points. They might be worth a quick bet since they've covered the spread the last nine times they've played.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's match: The Gamecocks have been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 245.6 rushing yards per game (they're ranked third in rushing yards per game overall). However, it's not like the Aggies struggle in that department as they've been averaging 205.3 per game. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other college football content.
