New Mexico State might petition to play every game during midweek. The Aggies have easily won -- and covered -- the past three Wednesdays and draw a Tuesday date here. They unleash dual threat QB Diego Pavia on a defense that protects poorly against the run. Bettors are widely dismissing the Aggies' streak, rightfully saying it was achieved against soft competition. But La Tech isn't exactly tearing it up, having dropped four of the last five straight-up. The Aggies' biggest edge could be on the sideline. Jerry Kill is a crafty coach who still would be working with a Power Five league team if not for health issues.

To paraphrase the late, great John McLaughlin, "It is a metaphysical certitude that New Mexico State cannot reach bowl games two years in a row." Well, maybe not, as miracle worked Jerry Kill has NMSU one win from unlikely bowl eligibility for a second year running, as hardscrabble QB Diego Pavia has given the offense plenty of attitude, not to mention spread covers in five straight. . Vet Kill has worked out better in Las Cruces than the more-ballyhooed Sonny Cumbie, whose high notes in Ruston have only come vs. lesser opposition. Not many of those this season at Joe Aillet Stadium, either, where the Bulldogs have dropped their last the vs. the spread against FBS-level foes. Play NMSU

We've seen plenty of New Mexico State on Tuesday night's lately and they've been very good, thanks mostly to Diego Pavia at quarterback. Pavia is a a great dual threat option that showcases a toughness that the entire team appears to embody. Louisiana Tech is coming off a bye (and two losses prior to that) and they have question marks at QB along with a defense that is going to have a hard time stopping the NMSU running game.