The New Mexico Lobos (4-1) return from a bye seeking a third straight win as they head to the islands for a Mountain West Conference matchup with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1-5), who have lost three in a row and stand 0-3 in conference action.
Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; New Mexico Lobos quarterback Toa Fa’avae (13) runs with the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
How to Watch New Mexico vs Hawaii
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Hawaii comes off a 30-12 non-conference loss at Arizona State last week. After taking an early 3-0 lead, the Rainbow Warriors trailed 17-6 at the half and never got any closer, scoring their lone touchdown early in the fourth quarter on a 32-yard pass from Micah Alejado to Audric Harris. Alejado finished with 252 yards on 25-of-49 passing and threw an interception while the ground game was held to 64 yards on 22 carries. Kainoa Carvalho caught seven balls for 86 yards in the loss.
New Mexico won its Mountain West opener on Oct. 3, smashing past visiting UTEP 61-7. Toa Fa’avae threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns with a pick and Cameron Mathews picked up 108 yards and a score on just six carries. DJ Darling made three receptions for 75 yards, Bailen George caught two TD passes and the defense picked off three passes.
The Rainbow Warriors won the last meeting between the teams 38-30 at home on Nov. 30, 2024, and lead the all-time series 17-11.
Scottre Humphrey leads the Lobos with 332 rushing yards and six touchdowns while Fa’avae, who took over as the every-down quarterback after New Mexico’s 14-6 loss at Oklahoma on Sept. 19, has 639 yards and five scores with one interception. George comes in with 11 receptions, 218 yards and three TDs. Alejado enters play with 1,613 yards and five touchdowns with four picks for Hawaii, connecting with Carvalho 29 times for 335 yards. DeVon Rice checks in with 304 rushing yards and three scores.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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