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New Mexico vs Central Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 New Mexico Lobos | 1 | New Mexico leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 0 |
Meetings since 2026: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
38-7 Avg score
1 Longest New Mexico win run
Biggest New Mexico win 38-7 in 2026, a 31-point margin.
Every New Mexico vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 38-7 |
Scores from the New Mexico perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2026.
Formation matchup
Base personnel from each team's latest published depth chart (New Mexico week 7, Central Michigan week 8, from school depth charts and school game notes). Offense lines up against the defense across the line of scrimmage.
Central Michigan defense4-3 front · 4 DL · 3 LB · 4 DB BM McCalla DE Esper XW White
DB Bennett KD Demma JC Cherry QB Bird
Line of scrimmage
New Mexico offense11 personnel · 1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WRNew Mexico defense4-2 front · 4 DL · 2 LB · 5 DBLine of scrimmage
JB Booth JR Russell LM Maka JI Iannuzzi MK Koivisto
JG Glasser LS Swanson BT Townsend
BN Naves LL Lewis MP Peters
Central Michigan offense21 personnel · 2 RB · 1 TE · 2 WRMatchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when New Mexico and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch New Mexico vs Central Michigan
When New Mexico and Central Michigan are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the New Mexico radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the New Mexico vs Central Michigan time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The New Mexico this season
Follow New Mexico in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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New Mexico vs Central Michigan: the essentials
New Mexico Lobos vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Mid-American (Group of 6). New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the New Mexico vs Central Michigan head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the New Mexico Lobos team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Central Michigan against the whole conference, see Central Michigan vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between New Mexico and Central Michigan?
New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 2026, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch New Mexico vs Central Michigan?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are New Mexico and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. New Mexico plays in the Mountain West. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.