The Central Michigan Chippewas visit the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET from University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM.
Central Michigan posted the fourth-highest red zone completion rate in the country last season at 71.4%, while New Mexico lost the fourth-most fumbles in the FBS. New Mexico is a 10.5-point favorite, with the total set at 47.5.
Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
How to Watch Central Michigan vs. New Mexico
- When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
- TV: FS1
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
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New Mexico opens as a 10.5-point favorite at home, and Layne returns after throwing for 2,486 yards and 13 touchdowns last season to lead that offense. The Lobos were far from careful with the ball a year ago, losing the fourth-most fumbles in the FBS, a number Central Michigan’s defense will look to test early in Albuquerque. How well Layne manages the football in a true road environment for the Chippewas could decide whether New Mexico’s home opener stays comfortable.
Central Michigan posted one of the best red zone completion rates in the country a year ago, 71.4%, the fourth-highest mark in the FBS, and Naves is part of the receiving corps tasked with keeping that efficiency up on the road. New Mexico is favored by 10.5 points at home, but the Lobos were among the most fumble-prone teams in the country last season, exactly the kind of opening a red-zone-efficient offense like Central Michigan’s needs to make it a competitive night in Albuquerque.
Central Michigan vs. New Mexico Odds
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