North Dakota State at New Mexico

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 PM ET Share

North Dakota State plays at New Mexico on Saturday, October 24, at 10 p.m. Eastern. It will be their first meeting on record.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayNorth Dakota State6–⁠1 in 2026

HomeNew Mexico5–⁠1 in 2026

Upcoming at University Stadium (NM), AlbuquerqueForecast at kickoff: 57°F, slight chance rain showers, 24% chance of rain, E wind 5 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 2:31 AM ETTV: CW

Players to watch

QuarterbackNathan Hayes1,272 passing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Nevada, 19 of 25, 153 yards, 2 TD; 8 carries, 42 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
ReceiverJackson Williams28 catches, 432 yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Nevada, 5 catches, 58 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerDonovan Woolen51 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 INTLast: vs. Nevada, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.

Our ratings and the line, going in

New Mexico 56% to win.

New Mexico −4.5, over/under 46.5.

Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Win chances before kickoff: New Mexico 62%, North Dakota State 38%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Tied 0–⁠0 in zero meetings.