New Mexico Lobos Defeat Idaho State Bengals 32-22
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · University Stadium (NM)
New Mexico Lobos 32, Idaho State Bengals 22, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Idaho State Bengals vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos beat Idaho State Bengals 32-22 at University Stadium (NM) on September 6, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the New Mexico Lobos triumphed over the Idaho State Bengals with a final score of 32-22 at University Stadium in New Mexico. This victory marks the Lobos' second consecutive win of the season, improving their record to 1-1, while the Bengals fell to 0-3.
The Lobos have been in strong form recently, boasting an impressive record of 8-2 over their last ten games, including a six-game winning streak. They have averaged 28.6 points scored per game while allowing 21.4 points. Their last five games reflect a continued upward trend, with an average of 27.2 points scored and only 17.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Bengals have struggled, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, and despite winning their last four, their overall scoring average stands at 34.1 points with an average of 24.3 points allowed.
At home, the Lobos have been particularly strong, holding a perfect home record of 5-0. The Bengals, on the other hand, have a balanced away record of 3-2, but their overall performance this season has not translated into wins. The previous meeting between these two teams earlier in the season ended in favor of the Lobos, who won 32-22.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is essential to consider how each team's roster might be affected as the season progresses. The market has set the Lobos' win probability at 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure victories, particularly at home.
Conditions during the game were not detailed, but typical factors such as weather and field conditions can significantly impact performance in football. Viewers should have noted the Lobos' offensive strategy, which has been effective in their recent games, particularly their ability to score consistently while maintaining a solid defense.
Overall, this fixture showcased the Lobos' dominance over the Bengals, reinforcing their strong home advantage and their capability to perform under pressure.
Leaders
- Passing yardsJack Layne13/21, 155 YDSNew Mexico Lobos
- Rushing yardsScottre Humphrey18 CAR, 141 YDS, 2 TDNew Mexico Lobos
- Receiving yardsDorian Thomas5 REC, 56 YDSNew Mexico Lobos
- Passing yardsDavis Harsin17/26, 181 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INTIdaho State Bengals
- Rushing yardsDavis Harsin11 CAR, 60 YDSIdaho State Bengals
- Receiving yardsMichael Shulikov4 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TDIdaho State Bengals
Recent form
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 8-2Streak W628.6 scored · 21.4 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W23-17vs San Diego State AztecsNov 28
- W20-3at Air Force FalconsNov 23
- W20-17vs Colorado State RamsNov 15
- W40-35at UNLV RebelsNov 1
- W33-14vs Utah State AggiesOct 25
- W24-22vs Nevada Wolf PackOct 19
- L25-41at Boise State BroncosOct 12
- L28-35at San José State SpartansOct 4
- W38-20vs New Mexico State AggiesSep 27
- W35-10at UCLA BruinsSep 13
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 6-4Streak W434.1 scored · 24.3 allowed per game3-2 away
- W37-16at Idaho VandalsNov 22
- W31-3vs Weber State WildcatsNov 15
- W27-17vs Cal Poly MustangsNov 8
- W38-36at UC Davis AggiesNov 1
- L18-31vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksOct 25
- L14-48at Montana State BobcatsOct 11
- L38-42vs Montana GrizzliesOct 5
- W26-18at Northern Colorado BearsSep 27
- W90-0vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersSep 20
- L22-32at New Mexico LobosSep 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Montana | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Montana State | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Northern Arizona | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| UC Davis | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Weber State | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Idaho State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Idaho | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Portland State | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Southern Utah | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Utah Tech | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| North Dakota State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Idaho State Bengals | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third downs | 8-15 | 6-13 |
| Fourth downs | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total yards | 386 | 371 |
| Net passing yards | 265 | 155 |
| Completions | 28/39 | 13/21 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Rushing yards | 121 | 216 |
| Rushing attempts | 31 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 9-99 | 2-13 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 30:31 | 29:29 |
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico Lobos, below favours Idaho State Bengals.
Venue
- University Stadium (NM)Albuquerque, NM
- Attendance17639
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