NCAAF · September 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM ET
NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES @ HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS
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Matchup Analysis
Aggies arrive with the better early-season record
New Mexico State is 1-1 after a 34-17 loss at Florida State and a 51-14 win over Mercyhurst, while Hawaii is 0-2 after losses to Stanford and UNLV. The Aggies have the better early-season record.
SourceHedden has supplied explosive passing production
Trey Hedden has completed 37 passes for 525 yards, four touchdowns and one interception, while Micah Alejado has averaged 4.9 yards per attempt to Hedden's 8.5 through two games.
SourceHawaii's run defense must handle James Jones
James Jones has 30 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown, while Hawaii allowed 248 rushing yards to UNLV in its 2026 opener.
SourceAlejado is expected to play after a recovery day
Alejado missed a practice for rest, but coach Timmy Chang said he was expected to be ready; he has 448 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception this season.
SourceRainbow Warriors need a home offensive response
Hawaii's 21-6 home loss to UNLV produced no touchdown, despite 294 total yards and 9-for-20 third-down conversion. It was the program's first such home result since 2023.
SourceThe production profiles favor New Mexico State's passing game
Through two games, New Mexico State averages 295.0 passing yards and 141.0 rushing yards per game, compared with Hawaii's 227.5 and 82.0.
SourceSeveral Hawaii skill players carry uncertain status
Hawaii's injury listings flag Cam Barfield, Pofele Ashlock, Diezel Kamoku and Oakie Salave'a, while Robert Haynes IV is out for the season; those absences could narrow the rotation behind Alejado and DeVon Rice.
SourceTurnover margin is a swing factor
New Mexico State's win over Mercyhurst included Nick Session's interception return for a touchdown, while Hawaii committed one turnover against UNLV. Those plays make turnover margin a swing factor.
SourcePick Ideas
New Mexico State plus the points
At Hawaii -7.0 to -7.5, New Mexico State +7.5 is preferred; the Aggies are 2-0 ATS and Hawaii is 0-2 ATS in 2026.
Lean under 50.5
With the total around 49.5-50.5, the under is attractive at 50 or higher because Hawaii averages 16.5 points per game.
New Mexico State team total over 20.5
New Mexico State's team total over is appealing at 20.5 or lower because the Aggies average 34.0 points per game.
Avoid Hawaii moneyline at a heavily juiced price
The home favorite may win, but Hawaii's -275 to -292 price offers little margin.
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