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Final October 24, 2026 β€’ University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque

North Dakota State Bison

6-2
16
VS
21

πŸ‘‘ New Mexico Lobos

6-1
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 24, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: North Dakota State Bison (6-2) takes on New Mexico Lobos (6-1) at University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque.

North Dakota State Bison
Visiting Side
Record 6-2
New Mexico Lobos
Home Side
Record 6-1

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
NOR 3 0 6 7 16
NEW 7 7 0 7 21

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 11:51
Kiefer Sibley 29 Yd Run (Grant Glasgow Kick)
Score 5:17
Drew Klein 27 Yd Field Goal
Score 0:10
Scottre Humphrey 2 Yd Run (Grant Glasgow Kick)
Score 6:12
Reis Kessel 15 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein PAT blocked)
Score 10:57
Austin Brawley 56 Yd Interception Return (Nick Romero Kick)
Score 6:42
Mekhi Collins 4 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
42%
North Dakota State Bison
VS
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58%
New Mexico Lobos
Projected Score NOR 37 - NEW 40
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • New Mexico Lobos scoring offense aligns well against North Dakota State Bison defense.
  • North Dakota State Bison generates significantly more total yardage.
  • North Dakota State Bison aerial attack exposes New Mexico Lobos secondary.
  • New Mexico Lobos rushing attack has the advantage.
North Dakota State Bison
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 North Dakota State Bison Could Win

North Dakota State Bison will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why New Mexico Lobos Could Win

New Mexico Lobos scoring offense aligns well against North Dakota State Bison defense.

Deciding Factor

North Dakota State Bison generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
34,794
Closing Odds
Line: UNM -4.5 | O/U: 39.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
North Dakota State Bison (41.5%) New Mexico Lobos (58.5%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles

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