New Mexico is going silver. On Wednesday, November 11, the Lobos posted "New lids for this weekend" with three photos of a brand-new silver helmet: a red Lobos script on the side, a red facemask and a turquoise and red diamond-pattern stripe running down the back. A day earlier, the team said it is back in turquoise for Saturday's home game against UNLV, so the new helmet debuts with the turquoise uniform.
Our grade: B+. I love teams that use silver, and the turquoise design on the back of the helmet is the best part. I like this a lot.
Quick Answers
- What did New Mexico unveil? A new silver helmet with a red Lobos script, a red facemask and a turquoise and red diamond-pattern center stripe, posted November 11, 2026.
- When do the Lobos wear it? Saturday, November 14 at home against UNLV, per the team ("New lids for this weekend"). Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Eastern (5:30 p.m. Mountain) on The CW.
- What jersey goes with it? The turquoise uniform. New Mexico posted "Back in Turquoise Saturday at home" on November 10.
- Our grade: B+.
What The Silver Helmet Looks Like
Everything here comes from New Mexico's photos.
- Shell: silver, with a sparkle finish under the lights.
- Side: "Lobos" in red script.
- Facemask: red.
- Center stripe: a turquoise and red diamond pattern running front to back, outlined in white and red. From behind it is the boldest thing on the helmet.
- Back: an American flag decal and a New Mexico state flag decal on one side, a turquoise Mountain West decal on the other, and "GRIT" in red on the rear bumper.
- Visor clip: turquoise.
The Turquoise Uniform Is Back
The helmet pairs with New Mexico's turquoise jersey, which has white LOBOS lettering and red and white trim in the team's video. This is not the turquoise set's first appearance:
- December 2025: New Mexico wore turquoise "with purpose" around the Rate Bowl, per a December 26, 2025 team post.
- October 24, 2026: "Turquoise Time in the 505," a home game in Albuquerque.
- November 14, 2026: back in turquoise against UNLV, now with the silver helmet.
Our Grade: B+
I love people that use silver. It is one of the most underused colors in college football, and it makes the red Lobos script and the turquoise stripe stand out more than a red or white helmet would. The turquoise design on the back is the detail that makes it: it feels like New Mexico and nobody else. It is a uniform only New Mexico could wear. B+.
What UNLV Is Expected To Wear
UNLV is the road team. Its uniform for Saturday had not been posted as of Wednesday. Our UNLV uniform schedule will have it once it is confirmed, and the College Football Week 11 uniforms guide covers every Top 25 game this weekend, including No. 23 New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Mexico have new helmets? Yes. The Lobos posted new silver helmets on November 11, 2026, for Saturday's home game against UNLV.
What does the new New Mexico helmet look like? Silver with a red Lobos script, a red facemask, a turquoise visor clip and a turquoise and red diamond-pattern stripe down the center.
When does New Mexico wear the silver helmet? Saturday, November 14, 2026 at home against UNLV, per the team.
What jersey is New Mexico wearing against UNLV? The turquoise jersey. New Mexico posted "Back in Turquoise Saturday at home" on November 10.
What time is UNLV at New Mexico? Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (5:30 p.m. Mountain) on The CW.
Has New Mexico worn turquoise before? Yes. The Lobos wore turquoise around the Rate Bowl in December 2025 and at home on October 24, 2026.
Why does New Mexico wear turquoise? In its December 2025 post the team said, "We wear turquoise with purpose. We wear New Mexico with pride."
What does "GRIT" on the helmet mean? "GRIT" is printed on the rear bumper of the new helmet. The team has not explained it in its posts.
What grade did ColorWay give the new helmets? A B+. Great use of silver and a great turquoise stripe on the back.
Where can I see every college uniform this week? In our College Football Week 11 uniforms guide.
