New Mexico at New Mexico State Week 4 College Football Matchup New Mexico at New Mexico State Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 26 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM · Turf · 30,343 cap
New Mexico✈ 192 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
New Mexico
32
New Mexico State
18
P&R Line New Mexico -13.5
P&R Total O/U 49.5
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
61.3%
New Mexico wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
New Mexico wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → New Mexico · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 New Mexico State Coming off BYE 🚌 New Mexico 2nd straight Road Game
New Mexico 2026 Schedule
New Mexico's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5New Mexico vs Central Michigan-10.5
Sat 9/12New Mexico vs Mercyhurst-24.5
Sat 9/19New Mexico at Oklahoma+20
Sat 9/26New Mexico at New Mexico State-13.5
Sat 10/3New Mexico vs UTEP-20.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17New Mexico at Hawai'i+1.5
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-16
Sat 11/14New Mexico vs UNLV-0.5
Sat 11/21New Mexico at Wyoming-9.5
Sat 11/28New Mexico vs Air Force-9.5
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
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
New Mexico #65
+0.285
New Mexico State #125
+0.161
New Mexico Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico #63
+0.527
New Mexico State #112
+0.408
New Mexico Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
New Mexico #36
0.172
New Mexico State #71
0.156
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
New Mexico Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
New Mexico #44
+7.242
New Mexico State #114
+6.334
New Mexico Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
New Mexico #78
+0.838
New Mexico State #123
+0.767
New Mexico Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
New Mexico #85
71.6
New Mexico State #85
71.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Even
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
New Mexico #63
1.1
New Mexico State #123
-14.9
Offense Rating
New Mexico #50
17.3
New Mexico State #130
6.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
New Mexico #80
16.2
New Mexico State #119
21.2
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
New Mexico #38
1.18
New Mexico State #62
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico #39
0.73
New Mexico State #106
1.46
New Mexico +0.18
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% 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)
New Mexico #54
53.7
New Mexico State #122
29.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
New Mexico #40
30.9
New Mexico State #104
50.1
New Mexico +24.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
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
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
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