The UTEP Miners (1-3) visit the New Mexico Lobos (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET, and the game airs on MW+ (Mountain West streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at UNM -22.5 with a total of 48.5; moneylines are UTEP +1100 · New Mexico -2100. Below is our UTEP vs New Mexico preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
UTEP vs New Mexico Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UTEP at New Mexico |
| Records | UTEP 1-3 · New Mexico 3-1 |
| Spread | UNM -22.5 |
| Moneyline | UTEP +1100 · New Mexico -2100 |
| Total | 48.5 |
| Venue | University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | MW+ (Mountain West streaming) |
| Head Coaches | UTEP: HC Scotty Walden, OC Joe Pappalardo / Lanear Sampson · New Mexico: HC Jason Eck, OC Luke Schleusner |
UTEP Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UTEP Miners are 1-3 overall. Results to date: Sep 4 — L 51-0 at Oklahoma; Sep 12 — W 51-10 vs Texas Southern; Sep 19 — L 52-17 at Michigan; Sep 26 — L 33-7 vs Oregon State. Most recently, UTEP lost to Oregon State 33-7 at home. Through 4 games, UTEP is averaging 18.8 points scored and 36.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Scotty Walden (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinators: Joe Pappalardo / Lanear Sampson. Defensive coordinators: Kyle Beyer / Kelvin Sigler.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: EJ Colson Jr. (QB) — 43/65, 496 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Tavorus Jones (RB) — 40 carries, 196 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Carver Cheeks (WR) — 10 receptions, 143 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Sterling Miles (DE) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Xavier Smith (S) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: The production of EJ Colson Jr. (43/65, 496 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 36.5 points per game; an offense averaging 18.8 points per game; the response to a 33-7 loss to Oregon State.
New Mexico Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The New Mexico Lobos are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-7 vs Central Michigan; Sep 12 — W 70-7 vs Mercyhurst; Sep 19 — L 14-6 at Oklahoma; Sep 26 — W 42-18 at New Mexico State. Most recently, New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 on the road. Through 4 games, New Mexico is averaging 39.0 points scored and 11.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jason Eck (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Luke Schleusner. Defensive coordinator: Spence Nowinsky.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Toa Fa'avae (QB) — 21/44, 390 yards, 2 TD
- Rushing leader: Scottre Humphrey (RB) — 57 carries, 285 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Cade Keith (TE) — 10 receptions, 169 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Brett Karhu (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jaxton Eck (LB) — 20 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 39.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 11.5 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at University Stadium against UTEP.
How to Watch UTEP vs New Mexico
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
- TV / Streaming: MW+ (Mountain West streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.