Eastern New Mexico announces 2026 football schedule

Greyhounds to play 11 games, including 5 home contests

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Eastern New Mexico University has released its 2026 football schedule, which includes two non-conference games before the start of Lone Star Conference play. The Greyhounds will host five games at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium and travel for six matchups during the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The announcement of ENMU's 2026 football schedule generates excitement for the upcoming college football season and provides fans with details on the team's opponents and home/away games.

The details

The Greyhounds will open the season on the road against New Mexico Highlands on Thursday, August 27. Their home opener is set for September 5 against Colorado Mesa. Conference play begins on September 19 with a road game against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Other notable matchups include the annual 'Wagon Wheel' rivalry game against West Texas A&M on October 17 and a home game against Central Washington on Halloween.

  • The 2026 season will kick off on August 27 with a road game against New Mexico Highlands.
  • ENMU's home opener is scheduled for September 5 against Colorado Mesa.
  • Lone Star Conference play begins on September 19 with a road game against Texas A&M-Kingsville.
  • The annual 'Wagon Wheel' rivalry game against West Texas A&M is set for October 17 in Portales.
  • ENMU will host Central Washington on October 31 (Halloween).

The players

Art Briles

Head coach of the Eastern New Mexico University football team.

Chris Softley

Head football coach of the UT Permian Basin Falcons, who will face ENMU on September 26.

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What they’re saying

“Excited for the college football season to kickoff”

— Art Briles, Head Coach (The Roosevelt Review)

“Ready to get started at NMHU to kickoff the college football season. It'll be great to begin the year in Las Vegas.”

— Art Briles, Head Coach (The Roosevelt Review)

What’s next

More information on game day promotions and season ticket deposits will be available soon on the ENMU athletics website.

The takeaway

The release of ENMU's 2026 football schedule marks an important milestone as the Greyhounds prepare for the upcoming season under new head coach Art Briles. Fans can look forward to an exciting slate of home and away games, including the annual rivalry matchup against West Texas A&M.