Lobos and Miners renew rivalry in Saturday's football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The University of New Mexico and the University of Texas at El Paso will meet for the 81st renewal of their football rivalry on Saturday at University Stadium. UNM enters the game with a record of 3-1, while UTEP is 1-3. Recent performances suggest a disparity in their programs, with UNM coming off a 9-4 season and bowl bid, while UTEP managed only two wins last year. Analysts highlight the need for UTEP to improve its performance given the Lobos' status as favorites by three touchdowns. The historical context adds significance, as these teams have met 144 times in men's basketball and are rekindling their rivalry as conference opponents for the first time since 1998.
- •Game is set for Saturday at University Stadium
- •UNM has a 3-1 record; UTEP is 1-3
- •UNM won last season's bowl bid; UTEP had a 2-10 season
- •Lobos favored by three touchdowns ahead of the matchup
- •Rivalry includes 144 meetings in men's basketball
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wright: Miners, it's up to you (mostly)
"The Lobos and the Miners are back together, more of necessity than by popular demand. Regardless of the whys and wherefores, this is a good thing. How good? That is the question. Albuquerque’s Fred Hultberg, longtime Lobo booster and devoted fan, is delighted to see the University of Texas at El Paso back on UNM’s athletic schedules as a conference rival. “I, personally think it’s great,” ...
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