Kennesaw State Owls vs New Mexico State Aggies, Odds, Preview, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025

On Saturday, the Kennesaw State Owls (6-2, 4-0 CUSA) play a Conference USA game on the road at Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Aggie Memorial Stadium against the New Mexico State Aggies (3-5, 1-4 CUSA). Kennesaw State defeated UTEP 33-20 last time out, and the Owls have won six straight since opening the season with two losses. Kennesaw State is tied for first with Jacksonville State in the CUSA. New Mexico State lost to Western Kentucky 35-16 last time out. New Mexico State has lost three straight and five of the last six. The Aggies are well off the pace in the CUSA. Kennesaw State has 8 players listed as questionable. New Mexico State has 11 players out and two others listed as questionable. It is important to review the injury list prior to the opening kickoff and before making any wager on any sporting event. Make sure to read this in-depth Kennesaw State Owls vs New Mexico State Aggies prediction. Buckle up! Dive into our top NCAAF picks for the Kennesaw State Owls at the New Mexico State Aggies prediction and dominate your wagers.

Kennesaw State is above average of offense but needs more stops on defense

The Kennesaw State Owls score an average of 25.3 (84th) points per game and allow an average of 21.3 (37th) points per game. Kennesaw State is 50th in rushing, 55th in passing, and averages 425.7 yards per game of total offense, which is 45th. The Kennesaw State defense is 111th in rushing yards allowed and 120th in passing yards allowed. The Owls allow an average of 447.3 yards per game, which is 122nd. Yet despite that, they've won six straight and covered five of them.

Two players have seen the most action at quarterback this season for Kennesaw State. Amari Odom has 1,045 yards passing with five touchdowns and one interception. Dexter Williams II has passed for 673 yards with five TDs and two interceptions. Last week, on October 28, Odom rushed for a TD on the ground, while Williams threw for 68 yards. Coleman Bennett is the leading rusher for Kennesaw State with 382 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Gabriel Benyard with 494 yards and three touchdown receptions. Kicker Britton Williams is 25-for-26 on extra points and 5-for-8 in field goals. Kennesaw State's leading tackler is linebacker Baron Hopson with 78. Kennesaw State's defense has made 18 quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.

New Mexico State struggles to score, and its defense is just slightly better

The New Mexico State Aggies score an average of just 21.4 points per game, which is 113th, and allow an average of 25.4 points per game, which is 56th. The Aggies’ offense is 136th or last in rushing yards and 71st in passing yards. New Mexico State averages 301.5 yards of total offense per game, which is 128th. The defense is 56th in rushing yards allowed and 104th in passing yards allowed. The Aggies allow an average of 390.5 yards per game, which is 89th.

New Mexico State QB Logan Fife has thrown for 1,831 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. He really struggled in their last game against Western Kentucky on Nov. 1, completing 13 of 39 for 119 yards. Fife has been sacked 21 times. Kadarius Calloway is the leading rusher with 286 yards and 2 TDs, while the leading receiver is Donovan Faupel with 476 yards and 3 TDs. Safety Naeten Mitchell is the leading tackler with 64. The New Mexico State defense has made 16 quarterback sacks and intercepted 10 passes.

Kennesaw State vs. New Mexico State Pick

Spread Pick for Kennesaw State vs. New Mexico State

• Kennesaw State Owls -9.5 (4 units)

Kennesaw State has improved to 50th in scoring at 25.3 points per game and 45th in total offense at 425.7 yards per game. The Owls are 50th in rushing and 55th in passing. New Mexico State is 56th against the run, but allows 249.1 yards per game through the air, which is 104th. Kennesaw State will use its passing game against the poor secondary of the Aggies. New Mexico State struggles to score, averaging 21.4 points per game, and is 128th in total offense at just 301.5 yards per game. Fife was brutal last week and the Owls can use two QBs if one is struggling. Kennesaw State is 5-0 ATS in the last five games and 6-1 ATS in the last seven games against a CUSA team. New Mexico State is 3-6 ATS in the last nine games. While Kennesaw State will give up a few TDs to New Mexico State, the Owls will score plenty of their own to cover.

Over/Under Pick for Kennesaw State vs. New Mexico State

• Under  (4 units)

Both teams are below average in scoring. Kennesaw State is 84th at 25.3 points per game, and New Mexico State is 113th at 21.4 points per game. The total has finished under in six of Kennesaw State’s last nine games and in four of the Owls’ last five games on Saturday. New Mexico State has had the total finish under in four of the last five games played at home.