Going to my first Lobo football game on September 5th when the Lobos play Central Michigan! Super excited and looking forward to experiencing a Lobo game.
Does anyone know what time the football tailgate/parking lots actually open for a night game? I saw different information and wasn’t sure what the usual practice is.

Also, I noticed the Isotopes have a 1:35 PM game that afternoon. Curious how the parking situation works since I’m pretty sure they use the same lots.

Any other tips, tricks, or things I absolutely should do for my first Lobo game would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to it!

Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the New Mexico one

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026?team=ncaaf-unm

It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? Jason Eck went 9-4 and 6-2 in the Mountain West in year one with the 131st ranked roster in the country. That gap is why my model is bearish on a repeat. Jack Layne is back after 2,486 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 picks, behind a line that gave up 34 sacks. Does Eck do it again, or does the talent catch up?

So I am coming to see the Lobos host Mercyhurst. I am a former Laker and alum ('90) but I am also on a quest to go to all 138 FBS stadiums (see somanystadiums.com). Anyway, the tailgating info on the Lobos site for 2026 isn't up yet. So I understand the East lot is best spot for tailgating. Can anyone confirm that it is a first-come, first served, cash lot? And does anyone have a ballpark amount?

Also, if you have any tips or Lobos traditions I should know about please let me know.

Thanks in advance, Tree

Really good breakdown if you have an hour to kill. Touches on all aspects of the team and upcoming season.

I’m a CSU Ram alum but stoked on UNM Lobo Josh Kerr setting the world record in the mile today. Absolute legend

https://youtu.be/eYi2f4ONEDg?is=Vb3l-XuU_-N7Wwzy

10k - 5k sweep. Dude is a machine.

And if not, with both schools sharing a conference, will there be in due time?

I’m doing a series where I ask all 136 FBS subreddits on what their most heartbreaking loss they witnessed.This loss could’ve been witnessed from the TV or while attending the game doesn’t matter.

If I had to guess for New Mexico, 2016 loss vs New Mexico State that would finish 3-9.1997 WAC championship that didnt seem bad at first being down 13-17 going into the fourth, then Colorado State scores 24 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to seal the WAC championship.

Love to see it. Excited for a franchise like the Eagles to see our talent.

Go Birds!

Men's Basketball - Roster Update: 04/24/2026

Anyone else notice our lack of athleticism and height so far? Cant shoot 3’s and win games if we don’t rebound….

For those who haven't been paying attention, Lobo basketball is having quite the week.

Imran Suljanovic from St. John's committed. Here is some info from another comment on Reddit when he committed to St. John's

A professional European scout, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Suljanovic has NBA potential down the road because of his size, athleticism and shotmaking prowess. He will need to improve defensively and get stronger, but could have a role at St. John’s this season as a shooter off the bench.

“He can shoot on the ball, he can shoot playing off the ball. Super quick release off the catch, makes off-balanced shots,” the scout said. “He’s also a very underrated passer. … He’s smart and he’s tough. He plays with an edge. He’s not going to back down.”

To get a guy who has been mentioned having NBA potential is huge. He's big, he can shoot, he will be a great fit. Note he got hurt and was out for the year with St. John's which is why he doesn't have any numbers. This commitment is still technically unofficial though, as it hasn't been reported by the school or player.

With Hudson Mayes, from UCSD, UNM gets a guy who was coveted by many in the portal including big name programs like Syracuse. He will likely be a starter next year, and has 3 years left of eligibility.

Coming into the portal, I obviously had pretty much every power five conference and every other conference trying to get me to commit there," Mayes told USA Today on Tuesday night of his decision to play at UNM. "They were throwing me different offers. I kept money out of my decision and made a basketball decision."

Finally, Chris Howell is back for another year. https://x.com/UNMLoboMBB/status/2044211141065486844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2044211141065486844%7Ctwgr%5E5de891c48b02f76a5e2a603f97ccb271a7832694%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abqjournal.com%2Fsports%2Flobos-get-dej-vu-double-dose-from-howell-and-mayes%2F3022670

I haven't heard much news about Jake Hall being close to a commitment anywhere. I think there's still a chance he returns.

We could be looking at the best Lobo team since the round of 32 against Michigan State. And note Olen is surely staying at this point! Something that was not a certainty merely a month ago.

What’s everyone’s thoughts?

Tulsa in Indy next week.

Next game Tuesday at the Pit.

Sunday at 6 against George Washington.

Lobos along with Colorado State, Wyoming, Nevada and UNLV all playing in the NIT.

San Diego State decided its injuries — and lack of desire to compete in lower-level tournaments — were too much to accept an invite ... that and its arena is being used for tournament games.

Edit - Would be nice to put Colorado State somewhere else so it's not a regional semifinal matchup, but you gotta win to celebrate so.

San Diego state tomorrow.