Lobos Defense Leads FBS With 17 Interceptions
UNM safety Tavian Combs has four interceptions as the Lobos defense tops the FBS in takeaways this season.
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November 1, 2026
Lobos Earn First-Ever AP Top 25 RankingNew Mexico football debuts at No. 22 in the AP poll after a 4-0 start in Mountain West play.
October 29, 2026
Lobos to Face San José State on SaturdayThe New Mexico Lobos look to balance their run-heavy offense against San José State this weekend.
October 27, 2026
Mountain West Names Lobo Austin Brawley Player of WeekThe defensive standout earns league honors following his performance against North Dakota State.
October 24, 2026
Rio Rancho Edges West Mesa in Football ThrillerThe Rams secured a narrow 36-31 victory against West Mesa to improve their season record.
October 24, 2026
ESPN GameDay Skips Albuquerque for College FootballThe network opted against visiting Albuquerque after North Dakota State lost a key game earlier this month.
October 21, 2026
New Mexico Chupacabras Hire Corey RobersonThe veteran leader takes on dual roles as head coach and general manager for the Albuquerque franchise.
October 20, 2026
North Dakota State to Face New Mexico on SaturdayThe matchup at University Stadium features two of the nation's top scoring defenses.
October 19, 2026
Darren Agu Earns Mountain West Defensive HonorThe New Mexico Lobos senior defensive end secured the award following a dominant performance against Hawaii.
October 16, 2026
La Cueva Bears Dominate Farmington Scorpions 42-14The Bears secured a decisive victory by scoring all 42 points in the first half of the game.
October 13, 2026
Lobos Will Face Rainbow Warriors on SaturdayThe University of New Mexico football team travels to Hawaii this weekend for a matchup against the Rainbow Warriors.
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