Chevan Cordeiro, Top San Jose State vs. New Mexico Players to Watch – Week 7

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 8, 2023

At 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, the San Jose State Spartans (1-5) play at the New Mexico Lobos (2-3).

Last time out, the Spartans came up short against the Boise State Broncos, 35-27. In their most recent outing, the Lobos took on the Wyoming Cowboys and fell short by a final score of 35-26.

Last time out for the Spartans, Chevan Cordeiro finished with 23 completions on 38 attempts (60.5%) for 325 yards while throwing one interception, plus nine rushing attempts for 29 yards plus one rushing touchdown. Kairee Robinson carried the ball 12 times for 61 yards and one touchdown. He also posted three receptions for 73 yards. Nick Nash hauled in four passes for 99 yards.

In the Lobos’ last game, Dylan Hopkins threw for 162 yards on 15-31 passing (48.4%), throwing one touchdown and one interception, plus six rushing attempts for 36 yards. Jacory Merritt rushed for 92 yards on 14 attempts. He also hauled in three receptions for 26 yards. Ryan Davis earned 59 yards on four receptions.

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San Jose State Players to Watch

  • Cordeiro leads his team with 1,338 passing yards (223.0 per game) and has a 61% completion percentage (125-of-205), throwing six touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 121 rushing yards on 46 carries (with three touchdowns), averaging 20.2 yards per game.
  • Robinson has picked up a team-best 345 rushing yards (69.0 per game) and seven touchdowns. He has added nine receptions for 105 yards (21.0 yards per game).
  • So far this year Quali Conley has run for 229 yards on 36 carries (38.2 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. Conley also helps out in the passing game, catching 12 passes for 104 yards (17.3 ypg).
  • Nash has 29 catches and paces his team with 324 receiving yards (54.0 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
  • Charles Ross has also contributed with 17 receptions for 205 yards and one touchdown.
  • Dominick Mazotti has caught 15 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown, averaging 35.6 yards per game this year.

New Mexico Players to Watch

  • This year, Hopkins has racked up 989 passing yards (197.8 yards per game) while going 72-for-128 (56.2% completion percentage) and throwing seven touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added 75 rushing yards on 24 carries with one touchdown, averaging 15.0 yards per game.
  • Merritt has churned out a team-high 420 rushing yards (84.0 yards per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
  • Sherod White has 129 yards on 27 carries (25.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Caleb Medford has hauled in eight passes for a team-high 187 yards while scoring one touchdown. He averages 46.8 yards per game.
  • Donald Jones has contributed with 166 yards (on seven catches) and one touchdown.
  • Jeremiah Hixon has racked up 136 yards on 17 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 34.0 yards per game.

San Jose State Recent Stat Leaders

  • The Spartans’ defense has been helped by Dejon Roney in their last three games, who has delivered four tackles.
  • With nine tackles, Soane Toia has been a key piece of the Spartans’ defensive unit in their last three games.
  • Jay Kakiva has helped lead the Spartans’ defense in their last three games with 14 tackles and one sack in games.
  • An important part of the Spartans’ defense, Sam Olson has 14 tackles and one sack in their last three games.

New Mexico Recent Stat Leaders

  • J.C. Davis has been causing chaos on defense, posting 14 tackles and one sack in the Lobos’ last three contests.
  • For the Lobos in their last three games, Kyler Drake has posted three tackles.
  • White has been wreaking havoc on defense, compiling three tackles in the Lobos’ last three games.
  • Alec Marenco has amassed 22 tackles for the Lobos in their last three contests.

San Jose State vs. New Mexico Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
San Jose State -7 -110 -110 54.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

San Jose State New Mexico
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.0 (69) 28.6 (92)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 33.7 (117) 31.0 (78)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 4 (13) 6 (38)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (67) 2 (128)

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