Bowl-Eligible Showdown: New Mexico Lobos Face Hawai'i Warriors in Season Finale
The New Mexico Lobos (5-6, 3-3 MW) face the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (4-7, 2-4 MW) in a crucial Mountain West Conference matchup at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
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Current Betting Odds:
- Spread: New Mexico -2.5
- Total: 61.5
- Moneyline: New Mexico -130, Hawaii +115
Series History:
- Hawai'i leads 16-11 overall
- UNM is 6-12 on the island
- Lobos have won 4 of last 5 matchups
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Team Statistics:
New Mexico:
- Averaging 33.8 points per game
- 6th nationally with 248.9 rushing yards/game
- 12 passing TDs, 33 rushing TDs
- Defense allows 483.5 yards/game (132nd FBS)
- Bowl eligibility at stake with a win
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Hawai'i:
- Averaging 20.9 points per game (116th FBS)
- 248.5 passing yards/game (42nd nationally)
- 97.3 rushing yards/game
- Defense allows 25.6 points/game (75th FBS)
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Key Players:
- UNM: Devon Dampier (QB) - Team's single-season total offense leader
- Hawai'i: Brayden Schager (QB) - 2,591 yards, 19 TDs, 13 INTs (status uncertain)
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Game Impact:
- UNM seeking first bowl eligibility in 8 years
- Hawai'i's Senior Night
- Critical Mountain West Conference implications
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Key Matchups:
- UNM's rushing attack vs. Hawai'i's run defense
- Dampier's dual-threat ability vs. Warriors' defense
- Hawai'i's passing game vs. UNM's secondary
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Prediction: New Mexico 38, Hawai'i 28 - Lobos' balanced attack and bowl eligibility motivation should prove decisive.
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