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New Mexico Lobos 2026 Preview

New Mexico went 9-4 (6-2 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
9-4
Conference
Mountain West
Preseason rank
Unranked
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What changed for New Mexico in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • Jack Layne returns at QB after a 2025 season of 2,486 yards, 13 TDs, and 10 INTs
  • Top two RBs from last season are gone, so returner Scottre Humphrey (349 yards, 5 TDs)
  • Top three players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being TE Cade Keith (253 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in UNLV transfer Troy Omeire (514 yards, 5 TDs) and Eastern Washington transfer Miles Williams (524 yards, 2 TDs)
  • Returning four starting offensive lineman that allowed 34 sacks in 2025 (T-117th in CFB)
  • Returning six starters on a defense that allowed 22.3 ppg (39th in CFB), including their leading tackler in LB Jaxton Eck (128 tackles - 12th in FBS)
  • North Dakota State
  • First season in FBS (Previously in FCS)
  • Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup Nathan Hayes is expected to start (381 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT)
  • Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB DJ Scott is expected to start (502 yards, 6 TDs)
  • Top two players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being TE Reis Kassel (335 yards, 1 TD)
  • Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 13 sacks in 2025
  • Returning five starters on defense, including their leading tackler in LB Donovan Woolen (86 tackles, 3 INTs). Three transfers are expected to start, including Cornell transfer LB Keith Williams (64 tackles, 3 INTs)
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New Mexico Lobos 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSite
1Jacksonville StateHome
2FordhamHome
3Air ForceAway
4Sacramento StateAway
5WyomingHome
6UNLVAway
7NevadaHome
8New MexicoAway
9UTEPHome
10HawaiiAway
11Northern IllinoisHome
12San Jose StateAway

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New Mexico Lobos betting FAQ

What is the New Mexico Lobos 2026 schedule?

New Mexico Lobos play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Jacksonville State. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the New Mexico Lobos ranked in the 2026 preseason?

New Mexico is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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