New Mexico vs New Mexico State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/25/2026, 09:34 PM ET

New Mexico vs New Mexico State Game Information

The New Mexico Lobos will be on a short road trip Saturday, facing the New Mexico State Aggies at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM, at 3:30 PM. New Mexico is 2-1 this year coming into Saturday following an 8-point road loss to Oklahoma in their last outing. New Mexico State returns home Saturday at 1-2 this year after a 10-point road loss to Hawaii last week. For more College Football Action, see our College Football Picks.

New Mexico Preview

Luke Moga leads the New Mexico offense this season with 235 yards and 3 touchdowns on 21 completions. Toa Fa’avae has added 213 yards and 1 score on 11 completions, along with 74 yards and 1 touchdown on 24 carries. Scottre Humphrey leads the Lobos with 181 yards and 3 touchdowns on 38 attempts. Kiefer Sibley has contributed 134 yards and 1 score on 21 carries. Cade Keith leads the receiving attack with 169 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 catches, while Troy Omeire has added 90 yards and 1 score on 4 receptions.

New Mexico State Preview

Trey Hedden leads New Mexico State this season with 781 yards and 5 touchdowns on 56 completions. Hedden has thrown 3 interceptions through 97 attempts. Adam Damante has completed all 3 of his passes for 65 yards and 1 score. James Jones leads the Aggies with 243 yards and 2 touchdowns on 43 carries, while TJ Washington Jr. has produced 85 yards and 2 scores on 16 attempts. TK King leads the team with 239 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 catches. AJ Williams III has added 135 yards on 8 receptions.

New Mexico vs New Mexico State Pick

New Mexico State has the more productive passing attack, but the Aggies now face a New Mexico defense that held Oklahoma to only 14 points. The Lobos have used several quarterbacks, but their rushing attack should allow them to control possession and keep New Mexico State’s offense on the sideline. New Mexico State can remain competitive if Hedden avoids turnovers, but the Lobos have an advantage in overall depth and defensive strength. Look for New Mexico to gradually create separation and cover the road spread in this rivalry matchup.

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  • Pick: New Mexico Lobos -12.5
  • Secondary: Under 48.5

Final Score Prediction: New Mexico Lobos win and cover 27-13.

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