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Nevada visits New Mexico in MWC matchup

On Oct. 18 at 9:45 p.m. EDT, Nevada football team visits New Mexico football team , with Fox Sports 1 broadcasting the game.
Recent defeats have deepened each team's struggles, with New Mexico losing 41-25 to Boise State and Nevada falling 44-10 to San Diego State, and poor turnover margins of-10 and-11.
Statistically, the matchup tilts toward defensive vulnerabilities as New Mexico offense averages 369.2 yards and allows a 44.2% third-down conversion, while Nevada offense averages 309.5 yards.
Next-Week implications are immediate as New Mexico hosts Utah State on Oct. 25 and Nevada hosts Boise State on Oct. 24, making Oct. 18 a crucial momentum hinge.
On offense, look for performances from Chubba Purdy, Nevada quarterback with 494 passing yards and 292 rushing yards, and Jack Layne, New Mexico quarterback with 1,277 passing yards and a 66.7 completion percentage.

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