I'm playing on UNLV. The Rebels are chomping at the bit to get a piece of the Lobos. The Rebels closed 2021 on a roll. They were 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS their final four games of the year; all four victories came by double-digits. They rang in 2022 with a close loss to a stingy San Diego State team. Then, they had their game against Air Force postponed. So, this is a team anxious to return to play and to get back to the way it was playing "last year." New Mexico should be the perfect opponent to get this year's first victory against. The Rebels won two 2021 meetings with the Lobos by 30 combined points. Unlike the Aztecs, who held UNLV to 55 points. The Lobos are not a good defensive team. That's particularly true when they're on the road. In five games, away from New Mexico, they're allowing an average of 83.8 points. Opposing teams are connecting on 47% of their field goals, in those games. On the other hand, the Rebels are allowing just 62.5 ppg at home, visiting teams hitting only 37.5% of their field goals. New Mexico lost players Muscadin (left team) and Manuel (suspension) in November and December. Both were expected to be a big part of this season's plans. Prior to the game vs. SDSU, the Rebels had scored 80 or more in three straight. Expect the offense to regain its form and for the Lobos to ultimately be unable to keep up.