New Mexico State at Hawai'i Week 2 College Football Matchup New Mexico State at Hawai'i Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 12 2026 · Week 2 · 🏟 Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Honolulu, HI · Turf · 9,000 cap
New Mexico State✈ 3,210 mi-4 hr 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
New Mexico State
17
Hawai'i
34
P&R Line Hawai'i -17.5
P&R Total O/U 51
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Hawai'i has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Hawai'i entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Hawai'i wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Hawai'i wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Hawai'i · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Hawai'i 2nd straight Home Game 🚌 New Mexico State 3rd straight Road Game
New Mexico State 2026 Schedule
New Mexico State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29New Mexico State at Florida State+24.5
Sat 8/29New Mexico State at Florida State+24.5
Sat 9/12New Mexico State at Hawai'i+17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26New Mexico State vs New Mexico+13.5
Hawai'i 2026 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Hawai'i at Stanford-5.5
Sat 9/5Hawai'i vs UNLV+1
Sat 9/12Hawai'i vs New Mexico State-17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Hawai'i at Wyoming-8.5
Sat 10/3Hawai'i vs San José State-19
Sat 10/10Hawai'i at Arizona State+8.5
Sat 10/17Hawai'i vs New Mexico-1.5
Sat 10/24Hawai'i at Northern Illinois-14.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Hawai'i at UTEP-14
Sat 11/14Hawai'i vs North Dakota State-2
Sat 11/21Hawai'i at Nevada-15
Sat 11/28Hawai'i vs Sacramento State-7
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Hawai'i PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Hawai'i
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Hawai'i
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
New Mexico State #125
+0.223
Hawai'i #62
+0.290
Hawai'i Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico State #112
+0.428
Hawai'i #47
+0.568
Hawai'i Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
New Mexico State #71
0.156
Hawai'i #61
0.160
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Hawai'i Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico State #114
+6.562
Hawai'i #61
+7.058
Hawai'i Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
New Mexico State #123
+0.784
Hawai'i #88
+0.831
Hawai'i Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
New Mexico State #85
71.6
Hawai'i #49
70.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Hawai'i 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
Hawai'i Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
New Mexico State #123
-14.9
Hawai'i #85
-2.2
Offense Rating
New Mexico State #130
6.3
Hawai'i #65
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
New Mexico State #119
21.2
Hawai'i #100
18.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Hawai'i Edge
Avg sequences created per game
New Mexico State #62
1.00
Hawai'i #24
1.25
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico State #106
1.46
Hawai'i #56
1.00
Hawai'i +0.25
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? Hawai'i Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
New Mexico State #122
29.5
Hawai'i #50
49.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico State #104
50.1
Hawai'i #50
33.8
Hawai'i +20.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
New Mexico State
Tony Sanchez #132
7–17 (29%) · Yr 3 at school
OC David Yost Yr 1 #137
DC Joe Morris Yr 3 #116
Staff Rating
1.60 #136
Hawai'i
Timmy Chang #131
22–29 (43%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Anthony Arceneaux Yr 1 #67
DC Dennis Thurman Yr 3 #102
Staff Rating
2.05 #123
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