# New Mexico Lobos and UTEP Miners football matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-mexico-lobos-and-utep-miners-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-03T21:32:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of New Mexico Lobos opened Mountain West Conference play against the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners in Albuquerque. 

New Mexico secured a 61-7 victory, marking their first conference win since 2018. The Lobos established a 21-0 halftime lead, supported by quarterback Toa Fa’avae, who threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns. The New Mexico defense forced five turnovers, including a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown by Austin Brawley. 

With this win, New Mexico improved to a 4-1 overall record and extended their home winning streak to 10 games. UTEP fell to a 1-4 season record, though they avoided a shutout via an 86-yard touchdown run by backup quarterback Raymond Moore III in the fourth quarter.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: New Mexico Lobos defeat UTEP Miners 61-7 in conference opener

The New Mexico Lobos routed the UTEP Miners 61-7 in their Mountain West Conference opener, led by three touchdown passes from Toa Fa'avae and a dominant defensive performance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-lobos-defeat-utep-miners-61-7-in-conference-opener

### 2026-09-28: New Mexico hosts UTEP in Mountain West conference opener

New Mexico opens Mountain West Conference play this Saturday against UTEP in Albuquerque, featuring new Lobos starting quarterback Toa Fa’avae.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-hosts-utep-in-mountain-west-conference-opener

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