The New Mexico Lobos (4-1) visit the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (1-5) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET, and the game airs on FS1. DraftKings lists the spread at UNM -14.5 with a total of 45.5; moneylines are New Mexico -650 · Hawai'i +470. Below is our New Mexico vs Hawai'i 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.
New Mexico vs Hawai'i Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New Mexico at Hawai'i |
| Records | New Mexico 4-1 · Hawai'i 1-5 |
| Spread | UNM -14.5 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico -650 · Hawai'i +470 |
| Total | 45.5 |
| Venue | Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FS1 |
| Head Coaches | New Mexico: HC Jason Eck, OC Luke Schleusner · Hawai'i: HC Timmy Chang, OC Anthony Arceneaux |
New Mexico Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The New Mexico Lobos are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in Mountain West play. 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; Oct 3 — W 61-7 vs UTEP. Most recently, New Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 at home. Through 5 games, New Mexico is averaging 43.4 points scored and 10.6 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) — 36/63, 639 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Scottre Humphrey (RB) — 70 carries, 332 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Bailen George (WR) — 11 receptions, 218 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Brett Karhu (DE) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Mercury Swaim (LB) — 25 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 43.4 points per game; a defense allowing only 10.6 points per game; a pass rush paced by Brett Karhu (4 sacks). Questions: Handling a road trip to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Hawai'i Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors are 1-5 overall, 0-3 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 37-27 at Stanford; Sep 5 — L 21-6 vs UNLV; Sep 12 — W 29-19 vs New Mexico State; Sep 26 — L 27-10 at Wyoming; Oct 3 — L 20-16 vs San José State; Oct 10 — L 30-12 at Arizona State. Most recently, Hawai'i lost to Arizona State 30-12 on the road. Through 6 games, Hawai'i is averaging 16.7 points scored and 25.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Timmy Chang (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Anthony Arceneaux. Defensive coordinator: Dennis Thurman.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Micah Alejado (QB) — 157/265, 1,613 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: DeVon Rice (RB) — 65 carries, 304 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Kainoa Carvalho (WR) — 29 receptions, 335 yards
- Sacks leader: Julian Smith (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kona Moore (DB) — 46 total tackles
Strengths: Micah Alejado’s passing volume (1,613 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.7 points per game; an offense averaging 16.7 points per game; the response to a 30-12 loss at Arizona State.
How to Watch New Mexico vs Hawai'i
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
- TV / Streaming: FS1
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). 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.