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September 5, 2026 β’ University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Central Michigan Chippewas (0-1) takes on New Mexico Lobos (1-0) at University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
New Mexico Lobos
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEN
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
NEW
|
7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 38 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:18
Scottre Humphrey 7 Yd Run (Grant Glasgow Kick)
Score
12:56
James Laubstein 1 Yd Run (Grant Glasgow Kick)
Score
8:19
Grant Glasgow 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:04
Grant Glasgow 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:05
James Laubstein 3 Yd Run (Scottre Humphrey Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
4:03
Bailen George 11 Yd pass from Luke Moga (Grant Glasgow Kick)
Score
9:31
Grant Glasgow 49 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:23
Nasir Williams 23 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Central Michigan Chippewas
VS
38%
New Mexico Lobos
Projected Score
CEN 28
-
NEW 27
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Central Michigan Chippewas scoring offense has an edge over New Mexico Lobos defense.
- Central Michigan Chippewas generates significantly more total yardage.
- New Mexico Lobos passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Central Michigan Chippewas controls the trenches in the run game.
Central Michigan Chippewas
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 Central Michigan Chippewas Could Win
Central Michigan Chippewas scoring offense has an edge over New Mexico Lobos defense.
Why New Mexico Lobos Could Win
New Mexico Lobos will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Central Michigan Chippewas generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
24,126
Closing Odds
Line: UNM -11.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Luke Moga
13/17, 116 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Scottre Humphrey
13 CAR, 64 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Jadyn Glasser
4/10, 16 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
Angel Flores
10 CAR, 27 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Central Michigan Chippewas (47.7%)
New Mexico Lobos (52.3%)
Total Submissions: 60 circles
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