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Conference USA’s 2026 Revision Finalizes New Mexico State’s Football Schedule

The revision follows Louisiana Tech’s settlement to leave for the Sun Belt, easing NMSU’s travel strain.

Overview

  • Conference USA released an updated 2026 schedule that locks in New Mexico State’s 12-game slate for coach Tony Sanchez’s third season.
  • The change follows Louisiana Tech reaching a settlement to enter the Sun Belt in July, with an exit fee reported at $8 million though not disclosed in the joint statement.
  • The nonconference lineup stays intact, opening Aug. 29 at Florida State and continuing with Mercyhurst, a trip to Hawaii, and the rivalry game with New Mexico.
  • League play now begins Oct. 1 in Las Cruces against Western Kentucky, and the regular season closes Nov. 28 on the road at Middle Tennessee.
  • The revision trims weekday games to four, reduces short weeks to two, and sets midweek dates on Oct. 7 at FIU, Oct. 21 at Sam Houston, and Oct. 28 vs. Jacksonville State, with kickoff times and TV still to come.