LEXINGTON – Kentucky football looks to close out its 2021 home schedule with a win over New Mexico State Saturday. Here is what you need to know before picking the game, plus Courier Journal beat reporter Jon Hale’s prediction.
Kentucky is a heavy favorite over New Mexico State
Considering New Mexico State has yet to beat an FBS team this season and is coming off a 59-3 loss at Alabama, it is no surprise that Las Vegas odds-makers have installed Kentucky as a large favorite, but the 35.5-point spread still raises eyebrows.
Kentucky has beaten an opponent by 36 or more points just six times in Mark Stoops’ nine seasons as coach.