New Mexico State head coach Jerry Kill, who spent four-plus seasons as Minnesota’s coach before leaving in 2015, will face his old program in a Week 1 contest on Thursday night. Kill went 29-29, including an 0-3 record in bowl games, during his stint with Minnesota before leaving due to his epilepsy concerns. The Aggies will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 23-12 loss to Nevada at home in Week 0.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Golden Gophers are favored by 36 points in the latest Minnesota vs. New Mexico State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 53. Before entering any New Mexico State vs. Minnesota picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Minnesota vs. New Mexico State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football odds for New Mexico State vs. Minnesota:
- Minnesota vs. New Mexico State spread: Minnesota -36.5
- Minnesota vs. New Mexico State over/under: 53 points
Why Minnesota can cover
Minnesota returns multiple stars from last year’s team, including running back Mohamed Ibrahim and quarterback Tanner Morgan. Ibrahim has rushed for 3,003 yards and 33 touchdowns during his career, while Morgan has thrown for 8,072 yards and 56 touchdowns. They are being backed up by a defense that has six returning starters from a unit that allowed 17.3 points per game in 2021.
New Mexico State looked extremely sloppy in Week 0, committing five turnovers and eight penalties in a home loss to Nevada. The Aggies have lost 18 consecutive road games, and they were blown out in a 48-10 final against Minnesota in 2018. Ibrahim rushed for 101 yards in that contest, and he is expected to have another huge game on Thursday.
Why New Mexico State can cover
New Mexico State has an advantage after playing a game last week, as it now has game action under its belt heading into Week 1. The Aggies might not have been able…
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