New Mexico dismantles Central Michigan, 38-7
A comfortable New Mexico win. The film says it was less about fireworks than you'd think.
There was no drama to speak of. New Mexico dismantles Central Michigan, 38-7 at University Stadium (NM). New Mexico led from start to finish and never let Central Michigan within striking distance. James Laubstein ran six times for 18 yards and two scores.
One team finished its drives
New Mexico scored on 70% of its drives to Central Michigan's 10%, led by James Laubstein (12 pts), Scottre Humphrey (6 pts) and Luke Moga (6 pts). New Mexico produced 7 plays of 15+ yards to Central Michigan's 2, led by Toa Fa'avae (involved in 3), Luke Moga (involved in 2) and Scottre Humphrey (involved in 1). Stacked together, it was never close.
How the two sides actually played on the night.
The difference-makers
James Laubstein ran six times for 18 yards and two scores, with two of them from inside the 20 and three third-down conversions. Scottre Humphrey ran 13 times for 64 yards and one score — that score from inside the 20 and two third-down conversions. Luke Moga threw for 116 yards on 17 attempts with one touchdown, with that score from inside the 20. For Central Michigan, Nasir Williams ran one times for 23 yards and one score and caught one pass for 11 yards. Jadyn Glasser threw for 16 yards on 10 attempts. Angel H Flores threw for 14 yards on six attempts and ran 10 times for 27 yards, including two third-down conversions. Xavier Slayton was the disruptive one for New Mexico: 1 INT, 1 tackle.
What Central Michigan has to fix
The problems had names: Jadyn Glasser (1 lost fumble) and Angel H Flores (1 interception).
The disruptive ones
Two names to keep, all for New Mexico: Xavier Slayton (1 INT, 1 tackle) and Darren Agu (1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 tackles).
How we got here
New Mexico struck first through Scottre Humphrey, led 20-0 at the half and Central Michigan got the final points on a late touchdown by Nasir Williams.
How it graded
The closing line had New Mexico -11.0. New Mexico covered. The total was 47.5; the teams combined for 45, an under. James Laubstein accounted for 12 of New Mexico's points.
Where it leaves them
Historically similar games since 2019 — close margin, both offenses held far below norm — and how often that offense outperformed this level the following week.
New Mexico cleared the bar with room to spare; Central Michigan goes back to the drawing board. Nasir Williams was responsible for 6 of Central Michigan's points; there was not enough behind him.
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