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However post your thoughts heading into Saturdays games

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Get ready for an exciting Saturday of New Mexico high school football, with several intriguing matchups across the state and beyond. Here's a quick preview and predictions for the games on tap:

Centennial at Atrisco Heritage, 1pm​

Preview: Centennial looks to continue its strong start to the season as they travel to face Atrisco Heritage. The Hawks have shown solid play on both sides of the ball, while Atrisco Heritage is eager to make a statement at home. Prediction: Centennial 35, Atrisco Heritage 14

Dulce at Questa, 2pm​

Preview: In this small-school clash, Dulce and Questa both seek their first win of the season. Expect a hard-fought battle as these teams look to gain momentum early in the year. Prediction: Dulce 22, Questa 16

Gallup at Silver, 6pm​

Preview: Gallup faces a tough test on the road against Silver, a team that is looking to rebound off a loss last week. The Bengals will need to execute flawlessly to compete with the well-coached Fighting Colts. Prediction: Silver 42, Gallup 7

La Cueva at Pinnacle, AZ, 5pm​

Preview: La Cueva hits the road for a tough interstate matchup against Pinnacle in Arizona. The Bears will rely on their depth and discipline to secure a big win out of state. Prediction: La Cueva 28, Pinnacle 17 (Homer Pick)

Legacy Academy at Hope Christian, 11am​

Preview: Legacy Academy is coming off a big win and faces a strong Hope Christian team. This game could be closer than expected, with both teams showcasing talent on both sides of the ball. Prediction: Legacy Academy 20, Hope Christian 14

Mesilla Valley Christian at Magdalena, 1pm​

Preview: Mesilla Valley Christian travels to face Magdalena in what promises to be a competitive matchup. Both teams are hungry for a win, making this a must-watch game.Prediction: Magdalena 20, Mesilla Valley Christian 13

Robertson at Cobre, 1pm​

Preview: Robertson, a powerhouse in 3A, travels to face Cobre in what could be a statement game. Robertson’s defense will be the key to keeping Cobre at bay. Prediction: Robertson 31, Cobre 12

Tucumcari at Hozho Academy, 2pm​

Preview: Tucumcari looks to bounce back after a tough loss, while Hozho Academy hopes to build on its recent success. This game could hinge on who makes the fewest mistakes. Prediction: Tucumcari 21, Hozho Academy 14

Turpin, OK at Clayton, 1pm​

Preview: Clayton hosts Turpin in a cross-state showdown. Clayton’s home-field advantage could play a big role in securing a victory against the visiting team from Oklahoma. Prediction: Clayton 27, Turpin 20

West Mesa at Mayfield, 1pm​

Preview: West Mesa takes on Mayfield in a matchup that could go either way. Mayfield will rely on its storied tradition and home-field edge, but West Mesa coming in ranked high could drop its first game. UIpset Alert Prediction: Mayfield 24, West Mesa 21

WEEK 1
Vanderbilt +13
Oklahoma -42
TCU -9
Georgia -12
West Virgina +8
UNLV +3
UNM +31.5
Texas -34.5
Nebraska -29

New Mexico at No. 21 Arizona, Sat 8:30PM

The No. 21 Arizona Wildcats look to continue the nation's second longest winning streak (seven games) as they host the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday night. Arizona (10-3 in 2023) won its last seven games, including an Alamo Bowl victory over Oklahoma and finished last season ranked No. 11. New Mexico went 4-8 last season and opened the 2024 campaign in Week 0 with a 35-31 home defeat against FCS Montana State.

Kickoff is scheduled at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats are favored by 31.5 points in the latest Arizona vs. New Mexico odds, and the over/under is 58.5 points From: CBS Sports Preview

Eastern Mexico 63, New Mexico Highlands 37 - F

Eastern New Mexico football extended its winning streak over in-state foe New Mexico Highlands to five games with an offense-heavy 63-37 victory. ENMU ran its play calling with near simplicity gaining more than 630 yards of total offense with just 23 minutes of total possession

Western New Mexico at Texas-Permian Basin, Sat, 5PM

Western New Mexico will take on UT-Permian Basin who is coming off the program's first-ever Lone Star Conference Championship. This one leans in favor of the Falcons.

No. 3 Hutchinson 42, New Mexico Military 10 - F

The Broncos fell on the road at Hutchinson Community College dropping the first game for new head coach Oliver Soukup. Former Volcano Vista high school quarterback Elliot Paskett-Bell got the call at QB passing for 160 yards and rushing for another 50 leading in both categories. NMMI starts the season 0-1.

Other News:

Diego Pavia gets the call as the starting QB for Vanderbilt today vs Virginia Tech.

No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M​

Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Texas A&M -3 | Total: 46.5

Notre Dame doesn’t shy away from tough openers, and this is no exception. Saturday night is QB Riley Leonard’s first game in a Notre Dame uniform after transferring to Duke, but he'll be playing behind a revamped offensive line that lost three starters from 2023. First-year Texas A&M coach Mike Elko brings a defense that has lots of new faces but is still plenty talented. And QB Connor Weigman returns as the Aggies’ starting quarterback with the goal of staying healthy for the whole season.

From: https://sports.yahoo.com/live/colle...otre-dame-vs-texas-am-and-more-150041562.html

Go Irish!