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Final 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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
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

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Central Michigan Chippewas (47.7%) New Mexico Lobos (52.3%)
Total Submissions: 60 circles

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