New Mexico Bowl: Fresno State-Colorado State Preview

Fresno State gets a chance to end its season on a better note and take a shot at a bowl win against a 6-6 team when they face the Colorado State Rams December 20. The schools will clash in the annual New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in what could be a high-scoring affair.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.

Fresno State was pounded 61-10 by Boise State in Week 14, as 22-point road underdogs. The 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 58.

Damion Owens ran back an interception for a touchdown in the loss.

Billy Farris threw three touchdown passes to Dion Morton as Colorado State came from behind to beat Wyoming 31-20 in Week 13.

The Rams covered the 1-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 47.

Team records:
Fresno State: 7-5 SU, 2-10 ATS
Colorado State: 6-6 SU, 6-5 ATS

Fresno State most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Fresno State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Fresno State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado State
Fresno State is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado State’s last 6 games
Colorado State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Fresno State