New Mexico Lobos defeat Central Michigan Chippewas 38-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Central Michigan Chippewas 7, New Mexico Lobos 38
The New Mexico Lobos beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 38-7 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at University Stadium (NM). The New Mexico Lobos covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 47.5, with 45 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos final score and game recap
The New Mexico Lobos led 7-0 after the first quarter and 20-0 at halftime. They outscored the Central Michigan Chippewas 18-7 in the second half, 15-0 in the third quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nasir Williams (Central Michigan Chippewas): 1 carry for 23 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Angel Flores (Central Michigan Chippewas): 10 carries for 27 yards.
- Scottre Humphrey (New Mexico Lobos): 13 carries for 64 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Luke Moga (New Mexico Lobos): 13/17 passing for 116 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos?
The New Mexico Lobos covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites, winning by 31 points.
The spread opened and closed at New Mexico Lobos -10.5.
Did Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, under by 2.5. 20 of the 45 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 47.5.
How did AiQ's Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$76.47 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$76.47 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Kiefer Sibley (New Mexico Lobos): to score a touchdown at +165, a loss.
- Scottre Humphrey (New Mexico Lobos): to score a touchdown at -425, a win.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. New Mexico Lobos odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Central Michigan Chippewas at +339 and the New Mexico Lobos at -445. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Mexico Lobos a 78% favorite. The New Mexico Lobos won as the favorite at -445: $22.47 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 46.5 to 47.5, and the game went under.
Central Michigan Chippewas and New Mexico Lobos betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Central Michigan Chippewas 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the New Mexico Lobos 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Central Michigan Chippewas and New Mexico Lobos?
Next for the Central Michigan Chippewas: the Colgate Raiders at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the New Mexico Lobos: the Mercyhurst Lakers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.