New Mexico State is coming into this game with a 1-4 record this season and they have struggled in the conference this year. They are 0-2 in the Conference USA, losing 30-24 at home to Liberty and 31-11 on the road to Sam Houston. They have been much worse in their 2 road games as well, losing both of their road games this season by 20+ points and only scoring 11 total points in those 2 games while allowing 79 points combined. They are going up against a Jacksonville State team that is 2-3 this season, but they are 1-0 in the Conference USA and have played much better in their last 2 games. They have won their last 2 straight games and their offense has been on fire in those, scoring 107 total points in those 2 games, and their defense has also been better as they have allowed 31 points between those 2 games and only 7 points in their game at home. Jacksonville State has a very good offense that is scoring points and they are very balanced with their rushing and passing. They are averaging 204.4 rushing yards per game, 5.2 yards per carry, and they do not throw the ball often but they have been very efficient when they do. Their defense has struggled more this season but they have played much better in their last 2 games and this New Mexico State team does not have a good offense, especially on the road. Their run game is averaging 155.4 rushing yards per game and they have no passing offense as they are averaging 108.4 passing yards per game and completing just 40.9% of their passes. Jacksonville State will be able to focus on stopping the run in this game and that is going to shut down this whole New Mexico State offense. They also average 233.2 rushing yards allowed per game and 5.7 yards per carry so JSU is going to eat on the ground here. Jacksonville State will cover the spread in this game.