New Mexico vs North Dakota State rivalry

New Mexico leads the series 1-0 in meetings on record since 2026.

This season
Source: CollegeFootballData, 2026 season
Next meeting

New Mexico and North Dakota State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.

All-time series

New Mexico 11 meeting since 20260 North Dakota State

Series leader: New Mexico.

See the full all-time New Mexico vs North Dakota State head-to-head record and every meeting on record.

By decade

2020s 1 0

Series notes

Meetings played1
Series wins, New Mexico1 of 1
Series wins, North Dakota State0 of 1
Decided by 3 points or fewer0 of 1

Side by side, 2026 season

New Mexico North Dakota State
37.0 1st
Points per game
27.8 3rd
11.3 1st
Points allowed
12.5 2nd
363.4 4th
Total yards per game
348.1 7th
5.8 1st
Yards per play
5.4 7th
210.6 2nd
Rush yards per game
159.5 6th
152.9 7th
Pass yards per game
188.6 5th
19.6 3rd
First downs per game
18.9 5th
38.9% 6th
Third-down rate
40.2% 3rd
+18 1st
Turnover margin
+7 2nd
23 1st
Takeaways
15 2nd
20 2nd
Sacks
14 6th
17 5th
Sacks allowed
11 3rd
56.1 6th
Penalty yards per game
59.5 9th
33:18 2nd
Time of possession
32:03 3rd

Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the Mountain West; the better side is highlighted.

Recent meetings

2026 North Dakota StatevsNew Mexico New Mexico won 21-16

Results are read from official box scores and republished after every meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the record in New Mexico vs North Dakota State?

New Mexico leads the series 1-0 in meetings on record since 2026. That is New Mexico 1, North Dakota State 0 across 1 meeting on record.

When do New Mexico and North Dakota State play next?

New Mexico and North Dakota State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.