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UMass are on a five-game streak of home losses, New Mexico a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone’s luck is about to change. The UMass Minutemen will take on the New Mexico Lobos at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. UMass are limping into the matchup on a 3-game losing streak.
UMass traveled a rocky road last season, and unfortunately for them the road doesn't seem to have gotten any smoother. They fell just short of Eastern Michigan by a score of 19-17. Sadly, the loss only continues a disappointing trend for UMass: they've now lost three straight matchups with Eastern Michigan.
UMass' loss came about despite a quality game from RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, the Minutemen dominated in the air and finished the game with 340 passing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastern Michigan only threw for 157.
Meanwhile, New Mexico might have drawn first blood against New Mexico State on Saturday, but it was New Mexico State who got the last laugh. New Mexico took a 27-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of New Mexico State. New Mexico didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.
Despite the defeat, New Mexico had strong showings from RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown, and QB Dylan Hopkins, who threw for 247 yards and a touchdown. Croskey-Merritt is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in at least one in the last three games he's played.
Not only did both UMass and New Mexico lose their last games, neither team covered either. Looking ahead, the contest is expected to be close, with UMass going off as just a 3 point favorite. This will be their first time playing as the favorites at home this season.
