The Texas Longhorns, who have 19 starters back from a team that went 9-4 last year, kick-off their 2013 campaign as monster favorites when they host the Aggies of New Mexico State Saturday night in Austin (8 pm ET).

In the early betting the 'Horns, who are ranked No. 15 in the preseason polls, were favored by 42 points over the Aggies, who will be playing their first game under new head coach Doug Martin.

View New Mexico State vs Texas Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: On the Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Longhorns sat as 42-point favorites, according to Sportsbook. The total, meanwhile, had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.






New Mexico State Aggies Trends:
When playing in August are 3-5
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Texas Longhorns Trends:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few Aggies at Longhorns trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 6 games on the road
New Mexico State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Mexico State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home


Next up:
New Mexico State home to Minnesota, Saturday, September 7
Texas at BYU, Saturday, September 7