New Mexico Lobos is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -2.6. New Mexico Lobos enters the season with a power rating of -2.6, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The New Mexico Lobos host Central Michigan next in Week 1. In 2025, New Mexico Lobos went 9-3 overall, 7-5 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the New Mexico Lobos Power Rating of -2.6 is 2.8 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. New Mexico Lobos have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 12,054 miles, ranking 19th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Central Michigan | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Mercyhurst | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Oklahoma | 520 mi | 1,040 mi |
| Week 4 | New Mexico State | 192 mi | 1,425 mi |
| Week 5 | UTEP | Home | 1,425 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Hawai'i | 3,227 mi | 7,878 mi |
| Week 8 | North Dakota State | Home | 7,878 mi |
| Week 9 | San José State | 865 mi | 9,608 mi |
| Week 10 | Nevada | 788 mi | 11,185 mi |
| Week 11 | UNLV | Home | 11,185 mi |
| Week 12 | Wyoming | 435 mi | 12,054 mi |
| Week 13 | Air Force | Home | 12,054 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
New Mexico's defense, led by Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year Jaxton Eck at linebacker, is the team's clear strength. The Lobos led the league in rushing defense last season and return a deep, experienced secondary with Tavian Combs, CJ McBean, and Austin Brawley all back at safety. The defensive line features Xavier Slayton and Darren Agu, giving the unit the potential to be the best in the conference.
Jack Layne returns as the starter after completing 65% of his passes last season, but he was a limited participant in spring drills. Oregon transfer Luke Moga, a former 4-star prospect, provides serious competition. The outcome of this battle will determine whether the offense can keep pace with the defense and make a run at the Mountain West title.
The Lobos reloaded at receiver with two key transfers. Troy Omeire, who had 31 catches for 514 yards and five touchdowns at UNLV last year, and Miles Williams from FCS Eastern Washington are expected to be the top targets. Tight end Cade Keith is also an All-Mountain West candidate in an offense that heavily features the position.
Scottre Humphrey is the leading returning rusher with 349 yards, but he never fully recovered from an early-season injury last year. Cameron Mathews arrives after a redshirt year at Memphis, adding depth. The offensive line returns four starters, including All-MWC center Kaden Robnett, but still has question marks that could affect the running game and pass protection.
Abraham Williams, who returned five kickoffs for touchdowns at Weber State, is a dynamic threat in the return game. Charles Steinkamp takes over as punter after handling kickoffs the past two seasons. A three-way competition for the kicking job will be decided in fall camp, and consistency there will be important in close games.
New Mexico Lobos is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
New Mexico Lobos holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -2.6, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
New Mexico Lobos's home field advantage rating is 1.4 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
New Mexico Lobos travels 12,054 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 19th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
New Mexico Lobos: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -2.6.
