New Mexico hosts North Dakota State in key Mountain West matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
New Mexico faces North Dakota State on October 24 in a crucial Mountain West football game. The Lobos are currently ranked second in the Group of Six and are coming off a narrow victory against Hawai'i. New Mexico's quarterback Toa Fa'avae will need to perform well to secure a win following a rocky performance earlier in the season. The Bison, now ranked sixth in the Group of Six, seek to build on their recent victory over Nevada.
- •New Mexico is currently ranked second in the Group of Six.
- •North Dakota State aims to improve its ranking after a recent win.
- •Toa Fa'avae needs to enhance his performance for New Mexico.
- •The winner is likely to control its destiny for a conference championship berth.
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