Arizona vs. New Mexico: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The No. 21 Arizona Wildcats (0-0) and the New Mexico Lobos (0-1) play at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

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When is Arizona vs. New Mexico and when does it start?

This contest between the Wildcats and Lobos will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Arizona vs. New Mexico

The Wildcats and Lobos will take to the gridiron at Arizona Stadium for this matchup on August 31, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

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Arizona Stats & Insights

The Wildcats won the Alamo Bowl a year ago after going 10-3. They scored 34.6 points per game (18th in the nation) while their defense allowed 21.1 (30th).

Arizona sported the 50th-ranked defense last year (357.9 yards allowed per game), and it was better on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with 448 yards per game.

The Wildcats ranked 91st in pass defense last season (239.7 passing yards allowed per game), but they excelled on the offensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 308.3 passing yards per game.

Arizona put up 139.7 rushing yards per game on offense (86th in the FBS) last season, and it ranked 26th defensively with 118.2 rushing yards allowed per game.

With 19 forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (27th in the FBS) last season, the Wildcats’ +5 turnover margin ranked 31st in college football.

New Mexico Stats & Insights

The Lobos’ last game was a 35-31 loss to the Montana State Bobcats.

From an offensive perspective, New Mexico is compiling 324 total yards per contest (59th-ranked). It ranks 78th in the FBS on defense (567 total yards allowed per game).

In terms of passing, the Lobos rank 58th in the FBS (172 passing yards per game) and 53rd defensively (205 passing yards allowed per game).

In terms of rushing, New Mexico ranks 43rd in the FBS on offense (152 rushing yards per game) and 79th defensively (362 rushing yards allowed per contest).

From an offensive standpoint, the Lobos are posting 31 points per contest (43rd-ranked). They rank 69th in the FBS defensively (35 points given up per game).

Arizona Key Players (2023)

Noah Fifita recorded a passing stat line last year of 2,869 passing yards with a 72.4% completion rate (241-of-333), 25 touchdowns, six interceptions, and an average of 220.7 yards per game.

Last year, Jonah Coleman churned out 871 rushing yards (67 yards per game) and five touchdowns. In the receiving game, he made 25 catches for 283 yards (21.8 yards per game) and one touchdown.

D.J. Williams put up 372 rushing yards on 85 carries (28.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns last season.

In the previous season, Tetairoa McMillan reeled in 90 catches for 1,402 yards (107.8 ypg). He also scored 10 touchdowns.

Jacob Cowing also filled up his receiving stat line last year. He grabbed 88 receptions for 832 yards and 13 touchdowns. He produced 64 receiving yards per game.

Tanner McLachlan’s stat line last year looked like this: a total of 528 yards, 45 catches, four touchdowns, and 40.6 yards per game.

New Mexico Key Players to Watch

Devon Dampier leads New Mexico with 172 passing yards (172 ypg) on 18-of-26 passing with one touchdown and zero interceptions this season. He also has 34 rushing yards (34 ypg) on three carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.

The team’s top rusher, Eli Sanders, has carried the ball 17 times for 87 yards (87 per game) this year.

Luke Wysong’s team-leading 95 receiving yards (95 yards per game) have come on six receptions.

Trace Bruckler has hauled in four passes for 34 yards (34 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.

Ryan Davis’ three grabs this season have resulted in 21 yards (21 ypg).

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