# New Mexico Lobos football season start

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-mexico-lobos-football-season-start
> Updated: 2026-09-12T21:11:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The New Mexico Lobos college football team began their season with two consecutive victories.

In their season opener, New Mexico defeated Central Michigan 38-7, establishing a 20-0 halftime lead. The Lobos controlled the game statistically, outgaining their opponents 364 to 149 yards.

Following that win, the team defeated Mercyhurst 70-7. This second victory was highlighted by a program-record 42-point performance in the second quarter, marking the second-most points scored in a single quarter in Mountain West history. The Lobos moved to a 2-0 record following these performances.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: New Mexico defeats Mercyhurst 70-7 with record-breaking second quarter

New Mexico defeated Mercyhurst 70-7, setting a program record with 42 points in the second quarter. Scottre Humphrey rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the dominant victory.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-defeats-mercyhurst-70-7-with-record-breaking-second-quarter

### 2026-09-06: New Mexico defeats Central Michigan 38-7 in season opener

New Mexico secured a dominant 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in their college football season opener, led by two touchdown runs from James Laubstein and three field goals from Grant Glasgow.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mexico-defeats-central-michigan-38-7-in-season-opener

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