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Lobo Nation Packs University Stadium as UNM Goes 1-0 to Start 2026 Season
James Laubstein scored two rushing touchdowns and Grant Glasgow added three field goals as the Lobos held Central Michigan to 149 yards.
- On Saturday, the University of New Mexico defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 38-7 in their season opener at University Stadium, starting the 2026 campaign 1-0.
- Following starting quarterback Jack Layne's season-ending elbow surgery, Lobos head coach Jason Eck rotated quarterbacks to manage the offense as the team entered the season with preseason votes in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
- Rushing for two touchdowns, 6th-year senior James Laubstein led the ground attack, while junior Luke Moga and sophomore Toa Fa'avae combined for 159 yards passing and Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals, including a 49-yarder.
- Fans packed University Stadium for the home opener, and visitors Ben Miller and Amy Miller from London, England, were impressed by the atmosphere, with Ben noting, "I thought it would much smaller."
- Next for UNM is a home game against the Mercyhurst Lakers on Saturday, September 12, with kickoff set for 2 P.M. Mountain Time.
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Laubstein, Glasgow propel New Mexico to 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in season opener for both
James Laubstein had two touchdown runs and Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals to lead New Mexico to a 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in a season opener for both teams.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 31%
R 19%
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