Position preview for Nevada football versus New Mexico: Who has the edge where? - Nevada Sports Net
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Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray breaks down Nevada’s football game against New Mexico on Friday at Mackay Stadium with a position-by-position analysis. No. 22 New Mexico (7-1, 4-0 MW) at Nevada (3-5, 2-2 MW) When: Friday, 6 p.m. Where: Mackay Stadium (capacity 27,000) Surface: FieldTurf Weather: High of 59; low of 36 (10 percent chance of rain) TV/Radio: CBS Sports Network/105.7 FM Online: None Betting line: Nevada by 9.5 points; total of 36.5 All-time series: Nevada leads 6-4-1 Last matchup: New Mexico won, 24-22, on Oct. 18, 2025 (in Albuquerque, N.M.) Position-by-position Quarterback: Neither team has thrived at quarterback, with both suffering injuries at that spot. New Mexico lost starter Jack Layne before the season began and running quarterback James Laubstein is out for the year, too. Toa Fa’avae is a dangerous runner but has thrown seven interceptions in the last four games. Nevada is expected to start backup AJ Bianco, who is nursing an ankle injury. Edge: New Mexico Running backs: New Mexico has split carries between Scottre Humphrey and Kiefer Sibley. Humphrey has run for 540 yards and 11 scores while Sibley has run for 485 yards and 6.1 per attempt. Nevada’s run game has been up and down, with the Wolf Pack held below 100 yards three times and rushing for 270-plus twice. Dominic Kelley and Herschel Turner Jr. will be key in this one. Edge: New Mexico Wide receivers/tight ends: New Mexico and Nevada average fewer than 170 yards per game, so the pass-catchers haven’t had many opportunities. TE Cade Keith leads the Lobos with 22 catches for 295 yards and three touchdowns. No wideout has more than 13 receptions. Nevada has had issues unlocking the talent it has at this position and has missed TE DJ Asiasi (foot; out for season). Edge: Nevada Offensive…
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