Mountain West Conference2026 SEASON#23 AP

New MexicoLobos

8–1OverallMountain West ConferenceAP #23 · Nov 8

SP+ RANKNot publishedPreseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTALNot publishedPublished line PLAYOFF ODDSNot publishedOutlet not published

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

Central Michigan

University Stadium (NM)

W 38–7FINAL

WEEK 2Sep 12

Mercyhurst (FCS)

University Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 3Sep 19

Oklahoma

Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)

L 6–14FINAL

WEEK 4Sep 26

New Mexico State

Aggie Memorial Stadium

W 42–18FINAL

WEEK 5Oct 3

UTEP

University Stadium (NM)

W 61–7FINAL

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

0 in / 1 out · net -1

Incoming0

DATE

No incoming moves recorded

No verified transfers in this direction appear in the current dataset.

Outgoing1

DATE

Dorian Thomas

To California

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

114 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBJack Layne · Gabriel Motschenbacher6

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Jack Layne

QB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Gabriel Motschenbacher

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Luke Moga

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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James Laubstein

QB · 6TH

Measurements not published

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Toa Fa'avae

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Cade Mitchell

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

RBDeshaun Buchanan · Darrion Bowers6

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Deshaun Buchanan

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Darrion Bowers

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Kiefer Sibley

RB · Class not published

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Scottre Humphrey

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Cameron Mathews

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jerod Terry, Jr.

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

WRMiles Williams · Shawn Miller15

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Miles Williams

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Shawn Miller

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Troy Omeire

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Zhaiel Smith

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Kader Diop

WR · 6TH

Measurements not published

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Massiah Mingo

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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DJ Darling

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jacob Maldonado

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Evan Wysong

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Dorian Patterson

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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KJ Cherry

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Bailen George

WR · Class not published

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JT Jeter

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Mikey Beck

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Abraham Williams

WR · 6TH

Measurements not published

TEJoey Olsen · Tripp Walsh8

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Joey Olsen

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Tripp Walsh

TE · Class not published

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Max Leeper

TE · Class not published

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Trey Moore

TE · Class not published

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Simon Mapa

TE · Class not published

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Aldin Bilalbegovic

TE · Class not published

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Cade Keith

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Enrique Zatarain

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

OLMalik Aliane · JoJo Matautia19

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Malik Aliane

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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JoJo Matautia

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Elvin Harris

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Sa'Kylee Woodard

OL · Class not published

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Jonny Shively

OL · Class not published

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Jaymar Tasi

OL · Class not published

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Kaden Robnett

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jubilee Siitia-Tasi

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Sebastian Dawkins

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Brody Litton

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Markus Fetcho

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Tyler Lawrence

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jerbralon Stewart

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Danzel Newell

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Matheu Alderman

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Ty'aun Gates

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Braden Chick

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Tevin Shaw

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Cole Millward

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

DLDarren Agu · Xavier Slayton20

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Darren Agu

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Xavier Slayton

DT · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Elijah Brody

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jalen Charles

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Trent Rocker

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Victor Villafuerte

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Albert Tuakalau

DE · Class not published

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Brett Karhu

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jake DeVos

DT · Class not published

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Marcus Stevens

DE · Class not published

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John Sierra

DE · Class not published

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AJ Robinson

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Devin Palmer

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Brayden Ellis

DE · Class not published

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Brian Booker

DT · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Deven Dyer

DT · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jalen McIver

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Cody Thumlert

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Nick Barber

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jack Burzynski

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

LBMercury Swaim · Jaxton Eck10

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Mercury Swaim

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jaxton Eck

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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C.J. Johnson

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Clay Martineau

LB · Class not published

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Thomas Pettus

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Hayes Baum

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Broden Schmidt

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jayden Flaker

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Eli Cronin

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Ricklan Holmes II

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

CBJahmir Torres · Jayden Sheridan8

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Jahmir Torres

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Jayden Sheridan

CB · 6TH

Measurements not published

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Frankie Edwards III

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Ormanie Arnold

CB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Eric McClain

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Melaki Gutierrez

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Joshua Barnes

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Brannon Hampton

CB · Class not published

Measurements not published

SAustin Brawley · CJ McBean15

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Austin Brawley

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

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CJ McBean

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Tavian Combs

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Drew Speech

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Chris Gant, Jr.

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Marco Beltran, Jr.

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Will Hicks

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Kevin Longstreet

S · Class not published

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Josh Mensah

S · Class not published

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Nick Wheeler

S · Class not published

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Azariah "Bear" Levells

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Deriece Brown

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Xavier Rivera-Rogers

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Keshawn Monroe

S · Class not published

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Jaron Liles

S · Class not published

Measurements not published

KGrant Glasgow · Nick Romero3

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Grant Glasgow

K · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Nick Romero

K · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Konner Olson

K · Class not published

Measurements not published

PMichael Kern · Charles Steinkamp2

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Michael Kern

P · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Charles Steinkamp

P · 5TH

Measurements not published

LSLincoln Epstein · Caden Beck2

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Lincoln Epstein

LS · Class not published

Measurements not published

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Caden Beck

LS · Class not published

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartOFFICIAL · First string by unit

Albuquerque Journal Week-1 two-deep vs. Central Michigan (Sep 4, 2026). Multiple OR competitions (QB, specialists).

offense

QBJames Laubstein / Luke Moga / Toa Fa'avae

LTCole Millward

LGMalik Aliane

CKaden Robnett

RGJaymar Tasi

RTTyler Lawrence

RBScottre Humphrey

TECade Keith

WRDJ Darling

WRZhaiel Smith

WRShawn Miller

defense

DEDarren Agu

DEBrett Karhu

DTXavier Slayton

DTBrian Booker

LBJaxton Eck

LBMercury Swaim

CBFrankie Edwards III

CBOrmanie Arnold

SDrew Speech

SAustin Brawley

STavian Combs

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

No published fantasy notes for this team.

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

University Stadium

Albuquerque, NM

39,224STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

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Before you reach the gate

A clear-bag policy is published on the official athletics gameday page. Confirm the current permitted bag types and exact size limits with that page before you travel.

Getting there

ABQ RIDE buses serve the south campus area.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

KKOB770 AM / 96.3 FM

Lobo Radio Network · Albuquerque, NM

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALLNot published

NATIONAL RANKNot published

OffenseNot published

Not published

DefenseNot published

Not published

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: Not published / Not published
Playoff probability Outlet not published: Not published

As of Sep 27, 2026

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

20250.9 SP+#73

2024-0.6 FEI#107

2023-0.8 FEI#118

2022-1.1 FEI#127

2021-1.0 FEI#124

2020-0.3 FEI#93

Earlier seasons

2019-1.0 FEI#123

2018-0.7 FEI#112

2017-0.8 FEI#117

2016-0.4 FEI#89

2015-0.4 FEI#95

2014-0.6 FEI#106

2013-0.9 FEI#111

2012-0.7 FEI#107

2011-1.7 FEI#120

2010-1.1 FEI#116

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	9-4	27.1	22.3
2024	5-7	33.5	38.0
2023	4-8	27.2	35.1
2022	2-10	13.1	26.0
2021	3-9	12.2	28.4
2020	2-5	23.9	32.6
2019	2-10	22.2	37.2
2018	3-9	26.6	36.2
2017	3-9	20.7	31.8
2016	9-4	36.7	31.5
2015	7-6	29.9	28.4
2014	4-8	27.7	35.9
2013	3-9	32.8	42.8
2012	4-9	25.8	30.2

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

#10

Jaxton Eck

Tackles

2025

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