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