New Mexico allowed 30 passing yards and held the ball for more than 37 minutes. Watch Central Michigan vs New Mexico highlights on FOX Sports or stream on FOX One. The Week 1 late window of the 2026 college football season came from University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.

The Lobos won 38-7 in the first football game ever played between the two programs.

Central Michigan vs New Mexico Highlights

New Mexico led 20-0 at halftime and shut Central Michigan out until the fourth quarter. Luke Moga was efficient rather than spectacular, going 13-of-17 for 116 yards and a touchdown, and the Lobos leaned on volume instead: 205 rushing yards, 28 first downs to Central Michigan’s nine, and 37:29 of possession. James Laubstein scored twice from short range, Scottre Humphrey ran for 64 yards and a touchdown, and Grant Glasgow was 3-of-4 on field goals with a long of 49 for 12 points. Central Michigan never solved the New Mexico front, finishing with 149 total yards — just 30 of them passing — while its two quarterbacks combined to go 7-of-16 with two interceptions. Nasir Williams provided the only Chippewas score, a 23-yard run capping a 10-play, 75-yard drive. The crowd of 24,126 was New Mexico’s largest for an opening night since 2014, in Jason Eck’s second season in Albuquerque. You can stream Central Michigan vs New Mexico recaps on FOX One. FOX One streams live FOX College Football plus highlights, expert breakdowns and on-demand FOX programming. Start your 3-day free trial and watch on supported devices.

Where to Watch Central Michigan Chippewas vs New Mexico Lobos Football

• When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
• Where: University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
• Final Score: New Mexico 38 - Central Michigan 7
• TV Channel: FS1
• Live Stream: FOX One

FOX College Football Schedule 2026 - Week 2

Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

• Missouri vs Kansas - 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026

• Oklahoma vs Michigan - 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Wake Forest vs Purdue - 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Howard vs Indiana - 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Arizona vs BYU - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Duke vs Illinois - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Eastern Michigan vs Michigan State - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Utah State vs Washington - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Bowling Green vs Nebraska - 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
• San Diego State vs UCLA - 7:15 p.m. ET / 4:15 p.m. PT
• Western Illinois vs Wisconsin - 7:15 p.m. ET / 4:15 p.m. PT
• Ohio State vs Texas - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
• North Dakota State vs Air Force - 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
• Louisiana vs USC - 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT

FOX College Football Schedule 2026 - Week 1

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

• UMass vs Rutgers - 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
• UAB vs Illinois - 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

• Indiana State vs Purdue - 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
• Toledo vs Michigan State - 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
• Fresno State vs USC - 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026

• North Texas vs Indiana - 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Ohio vs Nebraska - 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Ball State vs Ohio State - 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT
• Boston College vs Cincinnati - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Marshall vs Penn State - 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
• Northern Illinois vs Iowa - 4:15 p.m. ET / 1:15 p.m. PT
• Abilene Christian vs Texas Tech - 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
• Clemson vs LSU - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
• Hampton vs Maryland - 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
• South Dakota State vs Northwestern - 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
• Central Michigan vs New Mexico - 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026

• Louisville vs Ole Miss - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

New Mexico and Central Michigan had never met on a football field until Sept. 5, 2026, so the Lobos’ 38-7 win in Albuquerque opens the all-time series at 1-0. New Mexico set the terms immediately, leading 20-0 at halftime and holding the Chippewas to 149 total yards and nine first downs. The two programs are scheduled to meet again in Mount Pleasant in 2029 on the return leg of the agreement.