# New Mexico Lobos college football season

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-mexico-lobos-college-football-season
> Updated: 2026-11-07T05:19:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The No. 22 ranked New Mexico Lobos entered a matchup against the Nevada Wolf Pack with a 7-1 overall record and a 4-0 record in Mountain West play. While the team possessed a top-ranked scoring defense, head coach Jason Eck expressed concerns regarding offensive performance and ball security during road games.

Following the contest, New Mexico defeated Nevada 31-3, marking the first game in school history played while ranked in the AP poll. The victory improved the Lobos to an 8-1 record and 5-0 in conference play. Key performances included 150 passing yards and a touchdown from Toa Fa’avae, along with 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Scottre Humphrey. The Lobos' defense limited Nevada to minus-9 rushing yards.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: New Mexico defeats Nevada 31-3 in historic AP poll appearance

No. 22 New Mexico beat Nevada 31-3, marking the first time in school history the Lobos played a game while ranked in the AP poll.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-defeats-nevada-31-3-in-historic-ap-poll-appearance

### 2026-11-03: New Mexico Lobos prepare for road matchup against Nevada

Ranked No. 22 New Mexico prepares to face Nevada in a Mountain West matchup, looking to maintain their undefeated conference record despite recent offensive turnover struggles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-lobos-prepare-for-road-matchup-against-nevada

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