Final
October 3, 2026 β’ University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: UTEP Miners (1-4) takes on New Mexico Lobos (4-1) at University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque.
UTEP Miners
Visiting Side
Record
1-4
New Mexico Lobos
Home Side
Record
4-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UTE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
|
NEW
|
14 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 61 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:00
J. Laubstein run for 14 yds, for a TD (G. Glasgow KICK)
Score
14:53
T. Fa'avae pass to C. Keith for 12 yds, for a TD (G. Glasgow KICK)
Score
8:23
T. Fa'avae pass to B. George for 52 yds, for a TD
Score
13:28
R. Moore III pass intercepted, A. Brawley return for 65 yds, for a TD
Score
7:19
punt blocked by A. Brawley, punt out-of-bounds for a SAFETY
Score
2:45
T. Fa'avae pass to B. George for 10 yds, for a TD
Score
14:34
S. Humphrey run for 1 yd, for a TD
Score
13:11
R. Moore III run for 86 yds, for a TD
Score
11:37
C. Mathews run for 54 yds, for a TD
Score
1:52
G. Glasgow 24 yd FG GOOD
Score
0:53
B. Leon sacked by B. Karhu for -12 yds, J. DeVos fumbled, return for 53 yds for a TD
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
UTEP Miners
VS
π 53%
New Mexico Lobos
Projected Score
UTE 21
-
NEW 39
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
UTEP Miners
STAT
New Mexico Lobos
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New Mexico Lobos plays on familiar turf at University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why UTEP Miners Could Win
UTEP Miners will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why New Mexico Lobos Could Win
New Mexico Lobos has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
28,256
Closing Odds
Line: UNM -23.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Toa Fa'avae
15/19, 249 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Cameron Mathews
6 CAR, 108 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
EJ Colson Jr.
6/12, 45 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Raymond Moore III
11 CAR, 134 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UTEP Miners (0.0%)
New Mexico Lobos (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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