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October 3, 2026 β’ University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: UTEP Miners (1-3) takes on New Mexico Lobos (3-1) at University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque.
UTEP Miners
Visiting Side
Record
1-3
New Mexico Lobos
Home Side
Record
3-1
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
UTEP Miners
VS
53%
New Mexico Lobos
Projected Score
UTE 21
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NEW 39
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
UTEP Miners
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why UTEP Miners Could Win
UTEP Miners will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why New Mexico Lobos Could Win
New Mexico Lobos has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque
Dome/Indoor β’ 71Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: UNM -22.5 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Toa Fa'avae
21/44, 390 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Scottre Humphrey
57 CAR, 285 YDS, 5 TD
Team Passing Yards
EJ Colson Jr.
43/65, 496 YDS, 7 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Tavorus Jones
40 CAR, 196 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UTEP Miners (0.0%)
New Mexico Lobos (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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