New Mexico (power rating: 6.3) holds a 4.3-point advantage over North Dakota State (2.0) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. New Mexico's home field adds 1.4 points to that advantage at University Stadium (NM). Beyond home field, the model charges the altitude at University Stadium (NM), with a slighter reading for North Dakota State's trip. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for University Stadium (NM) shows Patchy rain nearby, 60°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Patchy rain nearby
60°F

| Measure | North Dakota StateAway | New MexicoHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 963 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 6,454 miles |
| Season total | 7,479 miles | 7,878 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| Rest | 8 days | 7 days |
North Dakota State travels 963 miles to this game, a significant road trip. North Dakota State arrives with a 1-hour westward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.