Idaho State vs New Mexico Picks and Predictions for Saturday September 6 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/01/2025, 11:04 PM ET

The Idaho State Bengals visit University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico Saturday to play the New Mexico Lobos. Idaho State dropped to 0-2 following its 46-24 loss to Southern Utah on Saturday night. Idaho State gained 361 yards of total offense, but the Bengals gave up 563 yards of total offense to the Thunderbirds. One of Idaho State's touchdowns was a 15-yard fumble return. Get ready for all the college action with our college football picks.

Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke has thrown for 714 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Dason Brooks leads Idaho State in rushing with 129 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Shulikov leads all receivers with 187 yards. Safety Rylan Leathers is the leading tackler with 23. Idaho State has made 4.0 quarterback sacks but has not yet intercepted a pass.

New Mexico Preview

The New Mexico Lobos opened the regular season on Saturday with a 34-17 loss to the No. 14-ranked Michigan Wolverines. New Mexico was held to 268 yards of total offense and committed three costly turnovers. The Lobos’ defense gave up 452 yards of total offense to Michigan, which included a 56-yard touchdown run and just the first two minutes of play.

After just one game of the regular season, New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne has thrown for 208 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Scottre Humphrey leads all rushers with 33 yards. New Mexico's leading receiver is Dorian Thomas with 71 yards and two touchdown receptions. New Mexico's defense has made two quarterback sacks but does not have an interception.

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Idaho State vs New Mexico Pick

New Mexico lost its season opener to Michigan, but the Lobos will be at home on Saturday to face a very weak defense for Idaho State, which is allowing an average of 42 points per game while scoring an average of only 27.5 points per game. Look for the Lobos to bounce back with a strong effort and send Idaho State to its third consecutive loss after losing to UNLV and Southern Utah. Final Score Prediction: New Mexico Lobos win and cover ATS 43-17.