Air Force at New Mexico Week 13 College Football Matchup Air Force at New Mexico Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 28 2026 · Week 13 · 🏟 University Stadium Albuquerque, NM · Turf · 39,224 cap
Air Force✈ 288 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Air Force
25
New Mexico
31
P&R Line New Mexico -6.5
P&R Total O/U 55.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
New Mexico has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor New Mexico entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
New Mexico wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
New Mexico wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → New Mexico · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Air Force 2026 Schedule
Air Force's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Air Force vs Duquesne-19.5
Sat 9/12Air Force vs North Dakota State+1
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Air Force at Nevada-10.5
Sat 10/3Air Force vs Navy+1
Sat 10/10Air Force at Northern Illinois-11.5
Sat 10/17Air Force vs UNLV+3.5
Sat 10/24Air Force at Wyoming-4
Sat 10/31Air Force vs UConn-6
Sat 11/7Air Force at Army+4.5
Sat 11/14Air Force vs San José State-16.5
Sat 11/21Air Force vs UTEP-17
Sat 11/28Air Force at New Mexico+6.5
New Mexico 2026 Schedule
New Mexico's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5New Mexico vs Central Michigan-11.5
Sat 9/12New Mexico vs Mercyhurst-24
Sat 9/19New Mexico at Oklahoma+20.5
Sat 9/26New Mexico at New Mexico State-13.5
Sat 10/3New Mexico vs UTEP-21
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17New Mexico at Hawai'i-1
Sat 10/24New Mexico vs North Dakota State-3
Sat 10/31New Mexico at San José State-15.5
Sat 11/7New Mexico at Nevada-14.5
Sat 11/14New Mexico vs UNLV-0.5
Sat 11/21New Mexico at Wyoming-8
Sat 11/28New Mexico vs Air Force-6.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
New Mexico PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ New Mexico
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ New Mexico
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ New Mexico
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Air Force #19
+0.398
New Mexico #65
+0.589
New Mexico Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #2
+0.782
New Mexico #63
+0.775
Air Force Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Air Force #133
0.107
New Mexico #36
0.172
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
New Mexico Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Air Force #12
+7.717
New Mexico #44
+8.231
New Mexico Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Air Force #18
+0.872
New Mexico #78
+0.916
New Mexico Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Air Force #92
71.8
New Mexico #85
71.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
New Mexico Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
New Mexico Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Air Force #100
-5.2
New Mexico #61
1.2
Offense Rating
Air Force #100
12.5
New Mexico #49
17.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Air Force #97
17.7
New Mexico #76
16.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? New Mexico Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Air Force #115
0.36
New Mexico #38
1.18
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #57
1.00
New Mexico #39
0.73
New Mexico +0.82
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? New Mexico Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Air Force #84
35.0
New Mexico #54
53.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Air Force #101
48.6
New Mexico #40
30.9
New Mexico +18.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Air Force
Troy Calhoun #107
139–97 (59%) · Yr 20 at school
OC Mike Thiessen Yr 3 #113
DC Brian Knorr Yr 3 #101
Staff Rating
2.28 #106
New Mexico
Jason Eck #66
9–4 (69%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Luke Schleusner Yr 2 #59
DC Spence Nowinsky Yr 2 #20
Staff Rating
2.98 #51
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself