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New Mexico vs Idaho State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 New Mexico Lobos | 4 | New Mexico leads |
 Idaho State Bengals | 0 |
Meetings since 1967: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
New Mexico has won the last 4 meetings.
4-0 Regular season
4-0 Last 4
33-12 Avg score
4 Longest New Mexico win run
Biggest New Mexico win 38-9 in 1998, a 29-point margin.
Every New Mexico vs Idaho State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 32-22 |
| 1998 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 38-9 |
| 1993 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 39-13 |
| 1967 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 24-3 |
Scores from the New Mexico perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1967.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 1967, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when New Mexico and Idaho State meet.
How to watch New Mexico vs Idaho State
When New Mexico and Idaho State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the New Mexico radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the New Mexico vs Idaho State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The New Mexico this season
Follow New Mexico in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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New Mexico vs Idaho State: the essentials
New Mexico Lobos vs Idaho State Bengals is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Big Sky (FCS). New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 1967, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the New Mexico vs Idaho State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the New Mexico Lobos team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Idaho State against the whole conference, see Idaho State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between New Mexico and Idaho State?
New Mexico Lobos lead the series since 1967, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch New Mexico vs Idaho State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are New Mexico and Idaho State in the same conference?
No. New Mexico plays in the Mountain West. Idaho State plays in the Big Sky (FCS). This is a non-conference game.