Utah State has a strong balanced offense that keeps getting better. The Aggies have scored 52 or more points in three of their last four games. They have gone over the total in each of their last six games.

New Mexico's defense is surrendering an average of 32 points since Week 2 when it started facing Division I opponents.

The Lobos, though, rank 12th in the nation in rushing at 252.2 yards per game. The Aggies have been weak versus the run lately allowing their last two foes - San Diego State and Wyoming, minus its starting quarterback, - to rush for more than 300 yards per game while averaging 5.5 yards per run. New Mexico averages 5.3 yards per rush.

Note, too, that the Lobos have gone over in five of their last six home contests.