James Jones gives New Mexico St +3.5 a way to keep pace with Jax State on the ground. Jones averages 6.5 yards per carry through 7 games, against a defense allowing 4.2.
Jax State has also allowed opponents to convert 44 of 96 third downs this season.
On defense, New Mexico State has allowed 51.3 rushing yards per game and 1.6 per carry across 3 CUSA games against WKU, FIU and Sam Houston.
That run defense gets a direct test from Caden Creel, who has rushed for 500 yards this season.