UTEP Miners vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs New Mexico Lobos

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Lobos (-23.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The New Mexico Lobos (3-1) will go up against the UTEP Miners (1-3) at University Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026. New Mexico opens as 23-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 48.5.

The UTEP Miners step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Miners faced off with the Oregon State Beavers and ended up losing by a score of 33-7. In the running game, the Miners conceded 150 yds on 23 attempts, which is an average of 6.5 yards per run allowed. UTEP gave up 24 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 301 yds, and a completion rate of 70.6%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 66 plays which gave them 222 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the ball 41 different times and accounted for 92 yards, which came out to an average of 2.2 yds per carry.

The Miners have earned 1,061 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UTEP has amassed 7 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 times. UTEP has 58 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 22 infractions for 195 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 128.3 yards rushing ranking them 110th in D-1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the UTEP Miners are averaging 18.8 points per outing.

Regarding yards through the air, the Miners have conceded 877 yds which has them sitting in 85th in college football. They are allowing 219.3 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 67.8%. For the season, they have allowed 373.5 yards per contest which ranks them 93rd in D-1. They have given up 9 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush and 154.3 rushing yards per game for the season. During the season, they have conceded 617 yards via the running game in 4 games. The Miners rank 134th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 36.5 points per contest.

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The Lobos head into this game 3-1 for this season. For their last game, the Lobos took home the win by a final score of 42-18 against the New Mexico State Aggies. New Mexico ran for 5.4 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 253 yards on 47 carries. The Lobos finished the game with 430 yards while running 64 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Lobos secondary allowed a completion rate of 60.5%, surrendering 268 yards on 23 for 38 passing. New Mexico allowed 31 rush attempts for 137 yds (4.4 yds per carry).

The New Mexico Lobos have an average of 359.8 yards per contest, which is good for 100th in D-1. The New Mexico offense has 184 yards of penalties on 25 infractions, which is good for 75th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 203.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 814 yards overall. They have tossed no picks while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 82 first downs. In terms of putting points on the board, the Lobos are sitting 27th in the nation by scoring 39.0 points per contest. For the year to this point, the Lobos have thrown for a total of 625 passing yards as well as holding an average of 156.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 127th in D-1.

New Mexico has given up a total of 335 rushing yards (83.8 yards per contest) as well as 1 touchdown by way of the ground game so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns via the pass and 168.3 yards/game, ranking them 27th in Division 1. This season, they have relinquished 46 points in total. Their defense has 5 fumbles recovered and 9 picks this season. The Lobos defense has taken part in 230 plays, ranking them 24th in Division 1. The Lobos are relinquishing 11.5 points per game, which has them sitting 8th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Miners/Lobos college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Lobos -23.0

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