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What the news says about this game

New Mexico decisively defeated New Mexico State 42-18 in the Rio Grande Rivalry on September 26, 2026. UNM entered at 2-1 after a 14-6 loss to No. 24 Oklahoma on September 21, while NMSU was 1-2 following a 29-19 loss to Hawaii on September 13. Backup quarterback Toa Fa'avae led an efficient UNM offense with 174 passing yards and 57 rushing yards, and running back Scottre Humphrey delivered 98 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. This dominant performance improved UNM to 3-1 and gave them a convincing rivalry victory.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
UNMToa Fa'avaemoreBackup QB started and delivered solid performance: 174 passing yards, 57 rushing yards.
UNMScottre HumphreymoreRunning back delivered 98 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns in dominant 42-18 victory.

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— Toa Fa’avae passed for 174 yards and added 57 on the ground, Scottre Humphrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 on Saturday in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry.
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