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The 2025 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Jason Eck, the Lobos played home games at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Record9–4 (6–2 MW)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorLuke Schleusner (1st season)
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2025 New Mexico Lobos football
Rate Bowl, L 17–20OT vs. Minnesota
ConferenceMountain West Conference
Record9–4 (6–2 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorLuke Schleusner (1st season)
Offensive schemePro spread
Defensive coordinatorSpence Nowinsky (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumUniversity Stadium
Seasons
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2025 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Boise State y$ 6–2  9–5 
UNLV y 6–2  10–4 
San Diego State 6–2  9–4 
New Mexico 6–2  9–4 
Fresno State 5–3  9–4 
Hawaii 5–3  9–4 
Utah State 4–4  6–7 
Air Force 3–5  4–8 
Nevada 2–6  3–9 
Wyoming 2–6  4–8 
San Jose State 2–6  3–9 
Colorado State 1–7  2–10 
Championship: Boise State 38, UNLV 21
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from CFP Rankings
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With a 40–35 victory over UNLV on November 1, the Lobos became bowl eligible for the first time since the 2016 season.[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 305:30 p.m.at No. 14 Michigan*NBCL 17–34110,648
September 61:00 p.m.Idaho State*AltitudeW 32–2217,639
September 128:00 p.m.at UCLA*BTNW 35–1031,163
September 272:00 p.m.New Mexico State*
AltitudeW 38–2037,440
October 38:00 p.m.at San Jose StateFS1L 28–3512,109
October 117:45 p.m.at Boise StateFS1L 25–4132,982
October 187:45 p.m.Nevada
  • University Stadium
  • Albuquerque, NM
FS1W 24–2218,233
October 251:00 p.m.Utah State
  • University Stadium
  • Albuquerque, NM
AltitudeW 33–1420,097
November 11:00 p.m.at UNLVMW NetworkW 40–3525,972
November 151:00 p.m.Colorado State
  • University Stadium
  • Albuquerque, NM
AltitudeW 20–1727,526
November 225:00 p.m.at Air ForceCBSSNW 20–320,218
November 281:30 p.m.San Diego State
  • University Stadium
  • Albuquerque, NM
CBSSNW 23–17 2OT30,575
December 262:30 p.m.vs. Minnesota*ESPNL 17–20 OT27,439
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Preseason

Mountain West media poll

The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 16, 2025. New Mexico was predicted to finish 11th in the conference.[5]

Game summaries

at No. 14 Michigan

New Mexico Lobos (0–0) at No. 14 Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 0 10 7017
No. 14 Wolverines 7 14 14742
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at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, MI

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), clear, NE 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 110,648
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
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First quarter
  • (12:57) MICH – Justice Haynes 56-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:57; Michigan 7–0)
  • (4:26) MICH – Justice Haynes 5-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:46; Michigan 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:21) MICH – Dominic Zvada 21-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:54; Michigan 17–0)
  • (2:23) UNM – Dorian Thomas 9-yard pass from DJ McKinney, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 5:55; Michigan 17–7)
  • (1:56) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 44-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:22; Michigan 17–10)
  • (0:25) MICH – Marlin Klein 15-yard pass from Bryce Underwood, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:31; Michigan 24–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:19) MICH – Dominic Zvada 39-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:47; Michigan 27–10)
  • (1:40) UNM – Dorian Thomas 3-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:39; Michigan 27–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:14) MICH – Justice Haynes 1-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:16; Michigan 34–17)
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMMICH
First downs2120
Plays–yards76–26763–452
Rushes–yards28–5032–201
Passing yards217251
Passing: comp–att–int32–48–321–31–0
Turnovers31
Time of possession33:0226:58
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New Mexico Passing Jack Layne 31/47, 208 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing Scottre Humphrey 10 carries, 33 yards
Receiving Dorian Thomas 10 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD
Michigan Passing Bryce Underwood 21/31, 251 yards, TD
Rushing Justice Haynes 16 carries, 159 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Marlin Klein 6 receptions, 93 yards, TD
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Idaho State (FCS)

Idaho State Bengals (FCS) (0–2) at New Mexico Lobos (0–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bengals (FCS) 0 10 6622
Lobos 7 7 31532
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 17,639
  • Referee: Gary Reed
  • TV announcers (Altitude): Robert Portnoy (play-by-play) and DonTrell Moore (analyst)
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First quarter
  • UNM – Jack Layne 7-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 0:21. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 98 yards, 5:04.
Second quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 27-yard field goal, 8:56. Lobos 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 6:21.
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 61-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 7:34. Lobos 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:22.
  • IDST – Michael Shulikov 30-yard pass from Davis Harsin (Trajan Sinatra kick), 1:03. Lobos 14–10. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:29.
Third quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 56-yard field goal, 10:30. Lobos 14–13. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:17.
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 33-yard field goal, 5:25. Bengals 16–14. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:23.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 21-yard field goal, 0:13. Lobos 17–16. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 5:04.
Fourth quarter
  • IDST – Tytan Mason 3-yard run (pass failed), 10:40. Bengals 22–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:33.
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 1-yard run (Jack Layne–Dorian Thomas pass), 7:17. Lobos 25–22. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:16.
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 1:48. Lobos 32–22. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:40.
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More information Statistics, IDST ...
StatisticsIDSTUNM
First downs2120
Total yards386371
Rushes–yards31–12140–216
Passing yards265155
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–39–113–21–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:3129:29
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassingDavis Harsin17/26, 181 yards, TD, INT
RushingDavis Harsin11 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingMichael Shulikov4 receptions, 74 yards, TD
New MexicoPassingJack Layne13/21, 155 yards
RushingScottre Humphrey18 carries, 141 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDorian Thomas5 receptions, 56 yards
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at UCLA

New Mexico Lobos (1–1) at UCLA Bruins (0–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 7 7 02135
Bruins 0 7 3010
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at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA

  • Date: September 12, 2025
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: SW at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 31,163
  • Referee: Ron Snodrass
  • TV announcers (BTN): Carlo Jimenez (play-by-play), Brock Vereen (analyst), and Drea Avent (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (3:10) UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:25; New Mexico 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:43) UNM – Simon Mapa 8-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:56; New Mexico 14–0)
  • (8:59) UCLA – Titus Mokiao-Atimalala 12-yard pass from Nico Iamaleava, Mateen Bhaghani kick (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:39; New Mexico 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (3:34) UCLA – Mateen Bhaghani 51-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 3:00; New Mexico 14–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:42) UNM – Damon Bankston 2-yard run, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:52; New Mexico 21–10)
  • (7:06) UNM – Damon Bankston 43-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 2:07; New Mexico 28–10)
  • (0:36) UNM – D. J. McKinney 3-yard run, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:22; New Mexico 35–10)
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMUCLA
First downs2215
Plays–yards63–45056–326
Rushes–yards46–29822–109
Passing yards152217
Passing: comp–att–int12–17–022–34–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession36:3823:22
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne12/16, 152 yards, 2 TD
RushingDamon Bankston15 carries, 154 yards, TD
ReceivingDamon Bankston3 receptions, 49 yards, TD
UCLAPassingNico Iamaleava22/34, 217 yards, TD, INT
RushingAnthony Woods10 carries, 64 yards
ReceivingMikey Matthews3 receptions, 67 yards
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New Mexico State (Rio Grande Rivalry)

New Mexico State Aggies (2–1) at New Mexico Lobos (2–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 7 10 0320
Lobos 7 7 101438
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: SE at 16 miles per hour (26 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 37,440
  • Referee: Nolan Dumas
  • TV announcers (Altitude): Robert Portnoy (play-by-play) and DonTrell Moore (analyst)
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First quarter
  • (9:21) NMSU – TJ Pride 34-yard pass from Donovan Faupel, Ryan Hawk kick (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 1:11; New Mexico State 7–0)
  • (3:56) UNM – Cade Keith 5-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:17; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:14) NMSU – Ryan Hawk 47-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:42; New Mexico State 10–7)
  • (12:18) NMSU – Bernock Iya 42-yard fumble recovery, Ryan Hawk kick (New Mexico State 17–7)
  • (9:27) UNM – Shawn Miller 31-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:51; New Mexico State 17–14)
Third quarter
  • (9:55) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 44-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 5:05; Tied 17–17)
  • (1:12) UNM – Dorian Thomas 24-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 4 plays, 84 yards, 2:01; New Mexico 24–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:34) NMSU – Ryan Hawk 39-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:38; New Mexico 24–20)
  • (11:37) UNM – Keagan Johnson 41-yard pass from Michael Buckley, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; New Mexico 31–20)
  • (5:09) UNM – Scottre Humphrey 8-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:58; New Mexico 38–20)
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More information Statistics, NMSU ...
StatisticsNMSUUNM
First downs1624
Plays–yards68–30469–476
Rushes–yards30–1538–132
Passing yards289344
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–38–124–31–0
Turnovers12
Time of possession27:5532:05
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New Mexico StatePassingLogan Fife20/37, 255 yards, INT
RushingKadarius Calloway8 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingGavin Harris6 receptions, 97 yards
New MexicoPassingJack Layne23/30, 303 yards, 4 TD
RushingScottre Humphrey13 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingKeagan Johnson5 receptions, 117 yards, TD
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at San Jose State

New Mexico Lobos (3–1) at San Jose State Spartans (1–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 0 17 01128
Spartans 7 14 14035
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at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: October 3, 2025
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 12,109
  • Referee: Patrick Foy
  • TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst)
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First quarter
  • SJSU – Steve Chavez-Soto 4-yard run (Mathias Brown kick), 9:10. Spartans 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:50.
Second quarter
  • SJSU – Matthew Coleman 11-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 14:22. Spartans 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:54.
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 4-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 9:30. Spartans 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52.
  • SJSU – Danny Scudero 70-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 6:15. Spartans 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 3:03.
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 3:29. Spartans 21–14. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:41.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Spartans 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 1:52.
Third quarter
  • SJSU – Steve Chavez-Soto 10-yard run (Mathias Brown kick), 10:27. Spartans 28–17. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:43.
  • SJSU – Leland Smith 8-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 2:42. Spartans 35–17. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 6:13.
Fourth quarter
  • UNM – Jack Layne 3-yard run (Jack Layne–Shawn Miller pass), 11:02. Spartans 35–25. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:00.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 31-yard field goal, 3:41. Spartans 35–28. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 2:57.
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMSJSU
First downs2924
Plays–yards67–42064–491
Rushes–yards27–7634–157
Passing yards344334
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–40–326–30–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession26:3333:27
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne28/40, 344 yards, 3 INT
RushingDamon Bankston9 carries, 51 yards, TD
ReceivingKeagan Johnson11 receptions, 145 yards
San Jose StatePassingWalker Eget26/30, 334 yards, 3 TD
RushingSteve Chavez-Soto14 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDanny Scudero7 receptions, 151 yards, TD
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at Boise State

New Mexico Lobos (3–2) at Boise State Broncos (3–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 0 14 3825
Broncos 10 7 32141
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at Albertsons Stadium • Boise, ID

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Wind: NW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 32,982
  • Referee: Brad Carrell
  • TV announcers (FS1): Noah Reed (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (11:19) BOIS - Colton Boomer 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 12 yards, 3:29; Boise State 3-0)
  • (0:00) BOIS – Sire Gaines 2-yard run, Colton Boomer kick (Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:37; Boise State 10-0)
Second quarter
  • (14:47) UNM - Damon Bankston 100-yard kickoff return (Boise State 10-7)
  • (10:30) UNM - Dorian Thomas 1-yard pass from Jack Layne, Luke Drzewiecki kick (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:50; New Mexico 14-10)
  • (3:20) BOIS - Ben Ford 6-yard pass from Maddux Madsen, Colton Boomer kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:10; Boise State 17-14)
Third quarter
  • (9:22) BOIS - Colton Boomer 50-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:38; Boise State 20-14)
  • (4:21) UNM - Luke Drzewiecki 29-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:01; Boise State 20-17)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:22) BOIS - Sire Gaines 4-yard run, Colton Boomer kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:59; Boise State 27-17)
  • (7:31) BOIS - Troy Grizzle 10-yard pass from Oscar Doyle, Colton Boomer kick (Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:18; Boise State 34-17)
  • (5:14) BOIS - Ben Ford 25-yard pass from Maddux Madsen, Colton Boomer kick (Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:36; Boise State 41-17)
  • (1:16) UNM - Keagan Johnson 4-yard pass from James Laubstein, James Laubstein run for two-point conversion (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 3:58; Boise State 41-25)
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMBOIS
First downs1127
Plays–yards54–23186–397
Rushes–yards24–4954–161
Passing yards182236
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–30–222–32–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession19:2540:35
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne7/17, 115 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDamon Bankston9 carries, 18 yards
ReceivingDorian Thomas4 receptions, 61 yards, TD
Boise StatePassingMaddux Madsen21/31, 226 yards, 2 TD
RushingDylan Riley18 carries, 101 yards
ReceivingBen Ford6 receptions, 78 yards, 2 TD
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Nevada

Nevada Wolf Pack (1–5) at New Mexico Lobos (3–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 3 9 7322
Lobos 7 7 10024
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 18,233
  • Referee: Christian Watson
  • TV announcers (FS1): Dan Hellie (play-by-play) and Petros Papadakis (analyst)
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First quarter
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 2-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 7:16. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 7:44.
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 33-yard field goal, 3:41. Lobos 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:56.
Second quarter
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 6:51. Lobos 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 6:23.
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 36-yard field goal, 1:51. Lobos 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:00.
  • NEV – Caleb Ramseur 3-yard run (pass failed), 0:41. Lobos 14–12. Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 0:33.
Third quarter
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 22-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 11:45. Lobos 21–12. Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:12.
  • NEV – Caleb Ramseur 4-yard run (Joe McFadden kick), 3:25. Lobos 21–19. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:20.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Lobos 24–19. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:25.
Fourth quarter
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 41-yard field goal, 10:55. Lobos 24–22. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:05.
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More information Statistics, NEV ...
StatisticsNEVUNM
First downs1622
Plays–yards57–25764–348
Rushes–yards28–5542–210
Passing yards202138
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–29–014–22–0
Turnovers02
Time of possession29:2730:33
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NevadaPassingCarter Jones23/29, 202 yards
RushingCaleb Ramseur14 carries, 39 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMarshaun Brown7 receptions, 75 yards
New MexicoPassingJack Layne14/22, 138 yards
RushingJack Layne8 carries, 71 yards
ReceivingDorian Thomas5 receptions, 56 yards
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Utah State

Utah State Aggies (4–3) at New Mexico Lobos (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 7 0714
Lobos 7 19 0733
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 20,097
  • Referee: Kenneth Ray
  • TV announcers (Altitude): Robert Portnoy (play-by-play) and DonTrell Moore (analyst)
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First quarter
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 49-yard punt return (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 9:14. Lobos 7–0.
Second quarter
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 13:29. Lobos 14–0. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:54.
  • UNM – Jaxton Eck safety, 9:02. Lobos 16–0.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 41-yard field goal, 5:59. Lobos 19–0. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 2:55.
  • USU – Miles Davis 64-yard run (Tanner Rinker kick), 4:51. Lobos 19–7. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:08.
  • UNM – Cade Keith 40-yard pass from Jack Layne (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 2:44. Lobos 26–7. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:08.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • USU – Braden Pegan 13-yard pass from Bryson Barnes (Tanner Rinker kick), 12:49. Lobos 26–14. Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 2:19.
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 41-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 8:28. Lobos 33–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:21.
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More information Statistics, USU ...
StatisticsUSUUNM
First downs1521
Plays–yards48–30664–407
Rushes–yards25–14242–224
Passing yards164183
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–23–117–22–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession21:4438:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Utah StatePassingBryson Barnes13/23, 164 yards, TD, INT
RushingMiles Davis10 carries, 110 yards, TD
ReceivingBraden Pegan5 receptions, 108 yards, TD
New MexicoPassingJack Layne17/22, 183 yards, TD
RushingDamon Bankston13 carries, 84 yards, TD
ReceivingCade Keith7 receptions, 104 yards, TD
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at UNLV

New Mexico Lobos (5–3) at UNLV Rebels (6–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 7 24 3640
Rebels 0 21 7735
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at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: none (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 25,972
  • Referee: Gary Reed
  • TV announcers (MW Network/KVVU): Matt Neverett (play-by-play) and Caleb Herring (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 30-yard pass from Jack Layne (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 4:09. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:08.
Second quarter
  • UNM – Simon Mapa 12-yard pass from James Laubstein (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 14:52. Lobos 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 71 yards, 1:03.
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 84-yard pass from Jack Layne (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 12:43. Lobos 21–0. Drive: 1 play, 84 yards, 0:13.
  • UNLV – Daejon Reynolds 7-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea (Ramon Villela kick), 8:55. Lobos 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 3:42.
  • UNLV – Keyvone Lee 5-yard run (Ramon Villela kick), 3:14. Lobos 21–14. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:29.
  • UNLV – Quandarius Keyes 25-yard interception return (Ramon Villela kick), 2:20. Tied 21–21.
  • UNM – Keagan Johnson 80-yard pass from Jack Layne (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 1:49. Lobos 28–21. Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 0:27.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Lobos 31–21. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 0:41.
Third quarter
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 40-yard field goal, 10:46. Lobos 34–21. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:52.
  • UNLV – Var'Keyes Gumms 27-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea (Ramon Villela kick), 8:10. Lobos 34–28. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36.
Fourth quarter
  • UNLV – Nick Elksnis 14-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea (Ramon Villela kick), 6:35. Rebels 35–34. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 3:32.
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 13-yard run (pass failed), 2:54. Lobos 40–35. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:41.
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMUNLV
First downs1625
Plays–yards55–53276–470
Rushes–yards29–13129–88
Passing yards401382
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–26–136–47–0
Turnovers13
Time of possession27:3032:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne17/22, 342 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJames Laubstein8 carries, 99 yards
ReceivingKeagan Johnson6 receptions, 158 yards, TD
UNLVPassingAnthony Colandrea36/46, 382 yards, 3 TD
RushingAnthony Colandrea8 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingDaejon Reynolds5 receptions, 78 yards, TD
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Colorado State

Colorado State Rams (2-7) at New Mexico Lobos (6–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rams 0 0 10717
Lobos 0 10 01020
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MST
  • Game attendance: 27,526
  • Referee: Nolan Dumas
  • TV announcers (Altitude/MWN): Robert Portnoy (play-by-play) and DonTrell Moore (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • UNM – D.J. McKinney 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 6:17. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:11.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 45-yard field goal, 0:01. Lobos 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 1:46.
Third quarter
  • CSU – Rocky Beers 3-yard pass from Darius Curry (Isaiah Hankins kick), 7:32. Lobos 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:33.
  • CSU – Isaiah Hankins 30-yard field goal, 0:18. Tied 10–10. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 6:25.
Fourth quarter
  • UNM – Jack Layne 12-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 10:32. Lobos 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 2:12.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 35-yard field goal, 8:27. Lobos 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:46.
  • CSU – Lloyd Avant 41-yard pass from Darius Curry (Isaiah Hankins kick), 5:09. Lobos 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:18.
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More information Statistics, CSU ...
StatisticsCSUUNM
First downs1915
Plays–yards71–29964–348
Rushes–yards25–1339–122
Passing yards286226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int34–46–313–25–0
Turnovers44
Time of possession32:3027:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Colorado StatePassingDarius Curry26/34, 248 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingLloyd Avant12 carries, 36 yards
ReceivingRocky Beers7 receptions, 67 yards, TD
New MexicoPassingJack Layne13/25, 226 yards
RushingD.J. McKinney17 carries, 52 yards, TD
ReceivingKeagan Johnson5 receptions, 65 yards
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at Air Force

New Mexico Lobos (7–3) at Air Force Falcons (3–7) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lobos 7 10 0320
Falcons 0 0 033
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at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, Colorado

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. MST
  • Game attendance: 20,218
  • Referee: Brad Carrell
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Chris Lewis (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • UNM – Jack Layne 12-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 9:27. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:33.
Second quarter
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 2-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 12:08. Lobos 14–0. Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 8:43.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 27-yard field goal, 9:42. Lobos 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:32.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • AFA – Reagan Tubbs 27-yard field goal, 10:12. Lobos 17–3. Drive: 19 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 23-yard field goal, 3:59. Lobos 20–3. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:08.
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMAFA
First downs1814
Plays–yards55–27759–161
Rushes–yards40–17248–110
Passing yards10591
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–15–04–11–1
Turnovers02
Time of possession30:4629:14
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne10/15, 105 yards
RushingDamon Bankston10 carries, 61 yards, TD
ReceivingKeagan Johnson4 receptions, 55 yards
Air ForcePassingJosh Johnson3/6, 46 yards, INT
RushingKemper Hodges20 carries, 50 yards
ReceivingJonah Dawson2 receptions, 28 yards
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San Diego State

San Diego State Aztecs (9-2) at New Mexico Lobos (8-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OT2OTTotal
Aztecs 0 14 300017
Lobos 3 7 700623
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at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Wind: SW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 30,575
  • Referee: Gary Reed
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jack Gordon (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • UNM (7:25) – Luke Drzewiecki 37-yard field goal; Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 7:35 (Lobos 3–0)
Second quarter
  • UNM (13:15) – James Laubstein 40-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick); Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:55 (Lobos 10–0)
  • SDSU (7:26) – Lucky Sutton 1-yard run (Gabriel Plascencia kick); Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:16 (Lobos 10–7)
  • SDSU (0:59) – Donovan Brown 46-yard pass from Jayden Denegal (Gabriel Plascencia kick); Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:14 (Aztecs 14–10)
Third quarter
  • UNM (8:59) – D.J. McKinney 54-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick); Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:09 (Lobos 17–14)
  • SDSU (0:51) – Gabriel Plascencia 44-yard field goal; Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:35 (Tied 17–17)
Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays.
First overtime
  • No scoring plays.
Second overtime
  • UNM – Cade Keith 25-yard pass from Jack Layne (Two-point pass conversion failed); Drive: 1 play, 25 yards (Lobos 23–17)
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More information Statistics, SDSU ...
StatisticsSDSUUNM
First downs2016
Plays–yards66–35560–308
Rushes–yards42–19335–181
Passing yards162127
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–24–114–25–0
Turnovers21
Time of possession31:2828:32
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Diego StatePassingJayden Denegal14/24, 162 yards, TD, INT
RushingLucky Sutton22 carries, 110 yards, TD
ReceivingDonovan Brown5 receptions, 91 yards, TD
New MexicoPassingJack Layne14/25, 127 yards, TD
RushingJames Laubstein10 carries, 70 yards, TD
ReceivingKeagan Johnson3 receptions, 37 yards
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vs. Minnesota (Rate Bowl)

2025 Rate Bowl
New Mexico Lobos (9–3) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (7–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Lobos 3 3 08317
Golden Gophers 0 7 07620
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at Chase Field • Phoenix, AZ

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 27,439
  • Referee: Cravonne Barrett
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst) and Dawn Davenport (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (1:47) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 31-yard field goal (15 plays, 66 yards, 8:35; UNM 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (6:18) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 29-yard field goal (11 plays, 34 yards, 5:57; UNM 6–0)
  • (2:00) MINN – Jalen Smith 10-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick) (9 plays, 75 yards, 4:21; MINN 7–6)
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • (13:34) MINN – Darius Taylor 5-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick) (12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37; MINN 14–6)
  • (13:30) UNM – Damon Bankston 100-yard kickoff return (Jack Layne pass to Keagan Johnson for two-point conversion) (Tied 14–14)
Overtime
  • (OT) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 36-yard field goal (4 plays, 6 yards; UNM 17–14)
  • (OT) MINN – Jalen Smith 12-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (4 plays, 25 yards; MINN 20–17)
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMMINN
First downs1716
Plays–yards66–20460–252
Rushes–yards38–11632–105
Passing yards88147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–28–118–28–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:2929:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne14/25, 88 yards, INT
RushingDamon Bankston10 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingKeagan Johnson4 receptions, 42 yards
MinnesotaPassingDrake Lindsey18/28, 147 yards, 2 TD
RushingDarius Taylor24 carries, 116 yards, TD
ReceivingJalen Smith6 receptions, 64 yards, 2 TD
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Transfers

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More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Destination
Luke Wysong WR Arizona
Keayen Nead TE BYU
Lajuan Owens OL California
Moso'oipala Tuitele DE Colorado State
Everett Hunter TE Eastern Michigan
De'Jon Benton DL Hawaii
McKenzie Agnello OL Houston
Jer'marques Bailey OL Houston Christian
Caleb Medford WR Kansas State
Wallace Unamba OL Kentucky
Nic Trujillo WR Louisiana–Monroe
Justin Beadles DL Louisville
Nigel Williams DB Louisville
Pierre Kemeni Jr. DB Ohio
Brendan Durkin LS Old Dominion
Trace Bruckler TE Ole Miss
Blake Tabaracci LB San Jose State
Max Elkman DL Southeastern Louisiana
Eli Sanders RB USC
NaQuari Rogers RB Utah
Devon Dampier QB Utah
Antoineo Harris Jr. DE Utah State
Noah Avinger DB Utah State
Bobby Arnold III DB Utah State
D'Angelo Mayes WR Utah State
Hyrum Hatch LS Utah State
Bryson Taylor S Utah State
Javen Jacobs RB Utah State
Jayden Wilson LB UTEP
Christian Ellis S Virginia Tech
Tavien Ford OL Unknown
James Bailey OL Unknown
Matthew Toilolo IOL Unknown
Takeshi Faupula RB Unknown
Jahvante Royal CB Unknown
Skylar Cook S Unknown
Tavian Combs S Withdrawn
Elijah Brody ATH Withdrawn
Malik Aliane OL Withdrawn
Richard Pearce OL Withdrawn
Jawaun Singletary OL Withdrawn
Max Lantzsch DE Withdrawn
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More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Previous school
Tyler Lawrence OL Air Force
Nevell Brown OL Alabama A&M
Dorian Thomas TE Arizona
CJ Johnson S Auburn
Mason Jones OL Bucknell
Simon Mapa TE California
Aiden Valdez TE Campbell
Jordan Mora OL Cerritos CC
Isaiah Blair WR Cerritos CC
Kaden Robnett OL Idaho
Abraham Williams DB Idaho
Jaxton Eck LB Idaho
Deshaun Buchanan RB Idaho
Jack Layne QB Idaho
Xavier Slayton DL Idaho
Keyshawn James-Newby DE Idaho
Ky'won McCray LB Jacksonville State
Keagan Johnson WR Kansas State
Israel Mukwiza OL Mercer
Scottre Humphrey RB Montana State
RJ Adams OL North Carolina A&T
Chris Gant Jr. S North Texas
Albert Nunes S Northern Iowa
Austin Brawley S Ohio
DJ McKinney RB Sam Houston
Azariah Levells DB Stephen F. Austin
Cade Keith TE TCU
Brian Booker DL Texas Southern
Caleb Coleman S Texas State
Clint Stephens S UCLA
Cole Welliver QB UConn
Trey Dubuc LS USF
Jayden Sheridan DB Utah Tech
Darren Agu DE Vanderbilt
Frankie Edwards DB Weber State
Keayen Nead TE Weber State
Damon Bankston RB Weber State
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Coaching staff additions

More information Name, New position ...
Name New position Previous team Previous position Source
Jason Eck Head coach Idaho Head coach [9]
Luke Schleusner Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks Idaho Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks [10]
Daniel Da Prato Associate head coach/Special teams Texas State Associate head coach/Special teams [11]
Stanley Franks Jr. Defensive backs/Pass game coordinator Idaho Cornerbacks [12]
John Johnson Running backs Sam Houston Assistant head coach/Running backs [13]
Cody Booth Offensive line Idaho Offensive line [14]
Hebron Fangupo Defensive line Idaho Defensive line [15]
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Coaching staff departures

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position New team New position Source
Bronco Mendenhall Head coach Utah State Head coach [16]
Jason Beck Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks Utah Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks [17]
Nick Howell Defensive coordinator Utah State Defensive coordinator [18]
Shane Hunter Special teams/Linebackers Utah State Special teams/Linebackers [18]
Kirk Garner Running backs Utah State Running backs [18]
Matt Johns Tight ends Utah State Quarterbacks [18]
Jan Jorgensen Edge Utah State Outside linebackers [18]
Charles Mack Defensive backs Utah State Cornerbacks [18]
Donte Wilkins Defensive line Utah State Defensive line [18]
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