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New Mexico vs New Mexico State

New Mexico visit New Mexico State in Week 4. The model favors New Mexico by 14. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
80%
20%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#73SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#123
#78FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#126
1494EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1172
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
New MexicoNew Mexico Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
New Mexico lead 7-4
New Mexico have won the last 2
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
38-20
New Mexico
at New Mexico
2024
50-40
New Mexico
at New Mexico State
2023
27-17
New Mexico State
at New Mexico
2022
21-9
New Mexico State
at New Mexico State
2021
34-25
New Mexico
at New Mexico
2019
55-52
New Mexico
at New Mexico
2018
42-25
New Mexico
at New Mexico State
2017
30-28
New Mexico State
at New Mexico
2016
32-31
New Mexico State
at New Mexico State
2015
38-29
New Mexico
at New Mexico
2014
38-35
New Mexico
at New Mexico State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do New Mexico and New Mexico State play?

Week 4 of 2026, on Sep 26, 2026 at New Mexico State.

Who is favored?

The model projects New Mexico by 14 (80% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

New Mexico lead 7-4 over the meetings in our records.

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