A revitalized 9–3 campaign sends New Mexico to the 2025 Rate Bowl against Minnesota, marking the Lobos' first bowl game since 2016.

BOTTOM LINE: Arizona and New Mexico square off in non-conference action. The Wildcats have gone 6-1 in home games. Arizona has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Lobos are 1-1 on the road. New Mexico scores 73.0 points while outscoring opponents by 10.8 points per game.

Here's a quick rundown on when and where the 2025 New Mexico Bowl will be played. All matchups will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 7. All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 7:34 p.m. Date: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m.

The game will be take place December 27 at University Stadium. Kickoff is 3:45 p.m. North Texas is the first ranked team to play in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl.

Mexico has been drawn against South Korea, South Africa and a UEFA playoff winner in Group A for the 2026 World Cup. The draw is being made Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in attendance.

No. 20 Tennessee (6-3, 3-3 SEC) will host New Mexico State (3-6, 1-5 CUSA) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 12. Kickoff between the Vols and Aggies is slated for 4:15 p.m. EST. SEC Network will televise the contest with Dave Neal (play-by-play ...

The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup will begin with Mexico in action in their capital city in the first of 104 games from the 48-team tournament.

The draw for next year’s FIFA World Cup took place at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, the USA, which is one of the co-hosts of the tournament. The ceremony drew all 48 teams in their respective groups.