Central Michigan Football has scheduled a two-game home-and-home series against New Mexico in both 2026 and 2029, Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan announced.

Central Michigan will travel to Albuquerque, N.M. to play at New Mexico on September 5, 2026. The Chippewas will host New Mexico for the return trip on Saturday, September 8, 2029.

Central Michigan opens its 2025 football season at San Jose State on Thursday, August 28. The Chippewas will play five home games, including four on Saturdays and play seven in-state games including at Michigan (Sept. 13) and at Western Michigan (Nov. 1).

Listed below are Central Michigan's future non-conference opponents:

FUTURE CENTRAL MICHIGAN NON-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES

2026
Sept. 5 – at New Mexico
Sept. 12 – Colgate
Sept. 19 – Wyoming
Sept. 26 – at Miami, Fla.

2027
Sept. 11 – at Michigan State
Sept. 18 – Monmouth
Sept. 25 – at Wyoming

2028
No games scheduled

2029
Sept. 8 – New Mexico

2030
Aug. 31 – at Michigan State
Sept. 21 – at San Diego State