New Mexico State Aggies defeat Mercyhurst Lakers 51-14: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Mercyhurst Lakers 14, New Mexico State Aggies 51

The New Mexico State Aggies beat the Mercyhurst Lakers 51-14 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The New Mexico State Aggies covered the spread as 29-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 52.5, with 65 points combined.

Mercyhurst Lakers vs. New Mexico State Aggies final score and game recap

The New Mexico State Aggies led 13-7 after the first quarter and 23-14 at halftime. They outscored the Mercyhurst Lakers 28-0 in the second half, 21-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.

Who covered the spread in Mercyhurst Lakers vs. New Mexico State Aggies?

The New Mexico State Aggies covered the spread as 29-point favorites, winning by 37 points.

Did Mercyhurst Lakers vs. New Mexico State Aggies go over or under the total?

The game went over: 65 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, over by 12.5. 37 of the 65 points came in the first half.

Mercyhurst Lakers vs. New Mexico State Aggies odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Mercyhurst Lakers at +2392 and the New Mexico State Aggies at -9232. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Mexico State Aggies a 96% favorite. The New Mexico State Aggies won as the favorite at -9232: $1.08 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the Mercyhurst Lakers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the New Mexico State Aggies 1-1 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.

What's next for Mercyhurst Lakers and New Mexico State Aggies?

Next for the Mercyhurst Lakers: at the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the New Mexico State Aggies: at the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday, September 12, 2026.