The Mountain West’s 2026 football matchups just dropped, and there’s a lot for Lobos fans to chew on. With new faces like NIU and UTEP joining the conference, UNM’s home games will feature some fresh rivalries—including a first-ever meeting with NIU and a throwback conference clash with UTEP, which hasn’t happened since 1998. Plus, the Lobos get another shot at UNLV after last year’s dramatic win in Vegas. Road trips to Hawai’i, Nevada, San José State, and Wyoming promise tough tests. Which matchup are you most excited (or nervous) about? #Sports #Football #GoLobos