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Wyoming was only one of five teams among the 129 in FBS to average fewer than 290 total yards per game in 2017. Now they're going to play without a their starting QB who was a top 10 overall pick in the NFL draft. I know that's a little decieving, but this offense isn't very good. However, the Cowboys had 38 takeaways with a turnover margin of +24 to lead college football. New Mexico State will be starting a new QB who just won the job earlier this week. On defense, New Mexico State returns 7 starters. I have this game projected for 39 total points. Take the Under and root for punts and field goals.
The Aggies are coming off of their best season in 50 years. The concern is that they lose three of their best offensive players, two of whom are playing professionally. The Cowboys lost their starting QB Josh Allen to the NFL, as he was taken in the first round. But they return nine defnsive starters, who should make the difference in this game. Redshirt freshman QB Tyler Vander Waal should get more comfortable as he sees some game action. Lay the points.
I'm looking for a defensive game here with both teams starting new quarterbacks. Wyoming loses Josh Allen, but he only completed 56 percent of his passes while the offense averaged only 286 yards per game with him under center. It was a slow-down grind and the average score was 23-17. In 2017, that Cowboys squad led the nation in takeaways. Wyoming has 17 starters returning, while New Mexico State played in a bowl game for the first time in 57 years -- and won. The 2017 Aggies' defense chopped off 100 yards allowed per game from the season before, and nine of those starters are back. Under is the play.