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What Blue Wave? Nevada Sees Only Red as UNM Lobo Football Dominates on the Road
No. 22 New Mexico football made history with a 31-3 road blowout over Nevada, locking up their first-ever win in Reno and an 8-1 start to the season. Fueled by Scottre Humphrey’s two touchdowns and a relentless Lobo defense that held the Wolfpack to minus-9 rushing yards, UNM pushed its conference record to 5-0 while staying hot in the Mountain West hunt.
UNM Football: Is Doubling Down on Defense Sustainable During Friday Showdown in Nevada?
As the No. 22 UNM Lobos prepare to take on Nevada in Reno, can their defense continue to bail out a sudden surge in turnovers? Here is a breakdown of UNM's recent nail-biting wins, quarterback Toa Fa’avae’s struggles, and whether doubling down on defense is sustainable for their Mountain West playoff push.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Eighth Week of Mountain West College Football
New Mexico enters the AP Top 25 as a Playoff contender, while UNLV, Wyoming, and NDSU scramble for title positions. Here are 5 key Mountain West Week 8 takeaways.
Fright Night: New Mexico Lobo Football Dodges San Jose State Upset Bid for Another Historic Win
Austin Brawley’s game-saving end-zone interception preserved a thrilling 21-16 victory for New Mexico over San Jose State. The Lobos moved to 7-1 on the season, extending their conference winning streak to 10 behind a historic defense that continues to clutch out victories.
Revenge, Thy Name Is … San Jose State? UNM Lobo Football Looks To Pay Back 2025 Loss
Seeking revenge in San Jose! At 6-1, the league-leading UNM Lobos head to California to avenge last year’s frustrating loss to the Spartans, break a 55-year road curse, and keep their Mountain West championship and playoff hopes alive under head coach Jason Eck.
5 Group of Six Teams Have Emerged In The College Football Playoff Race
With top contenders falling and no undefeated teams remaining, the Group of Six College Football Playoff race is wide open. From Boise State to New Mexico, here are the top 5 G6 teams positioned to secure a spot in the CFP.
Greatest New Mexico Football Era Ever? Win Over North Dakota State Helps Jason Eck’s Case
Is this the greatest era in New Mexico football history? Following a hard-fought 21-16 victory over North Dakota State, head coach Jason Eck has the bowl-eligible UNM Lobos off to a historic 6-1 start and setting their sights on a College Football Playoff berth.
Arizona State Presents New Test for UNM’s High-Scoring Offense
UNM’s offense faces its toughest test of the exhibition season Sunday against Arizona State. After scoring more than 90 points in each of its first two games, the Lobos will face a bigger, more physical team led by head coach Randy Bennett, whose teams are known for disciplined defense. UNM also must improve its defensive communication and rebounding against the Sun Devils, while finding ways to maintain its offensive rhythm against a team built to limit scoring opportunities.
No Need for Fa’avae To Be Reason UNM Footballers Beat North Dakota State; Can’t Be Reason They Lose
The UNM Lobos face their biggest test yet against North Dakota State in a battle of the nation's top two defenses. Can sophomore QB Toa Fa’avae limit turnover errors and keep UNM’s College Football Playoff hopes alive?
‘You can’t panic’: Mercury Swaim embraces green dot leadership for Lobos
Fifth-year linebacker Mercury Swaim steps into the green dot leadership role for the New Mexico Lobos following key defensive injuries. Discover how Swaim’s preparation and communication are keeping UNM’s defense calm, connected, and cohesive.
Lobos Answer Olen’s Challenge, Lock Down Washington State in 92-64 Exhibition Win
After allowing 89 points to Oklahoma State, New Mexico responded with a dominant defensive performance in a 92-64 exhibition win over Washington State. The Lobos held the Cougars to 35% shooting, limited them to 12 points in the paint and forced 17 turnovers that led to 23 points. UNM’s defense fueled its transition offense, while Uriah Tenette, Jake Hall and Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi led a balanced scoring attack as 10 Lobos scored from the field.
Somehow Over the Rainbows: UNM Football Escapes Hawaii With Crucial Victory
Forget a tropical getaway- the University of New Mexico survived a nightmare in Honolulu. Overcoming 16 penalties, 3 turnovers, and a sluggish 10-0 halftime deficit, the Lobos pulled off a miraculous 21-10 comeback against Hawaii on Saturday night. Safety Drew Speech’s clutch fourth-quarter goal-line forced fumble—recovered in the end zone by Mercury Swaim—and Scottre Humphrey’s emotional, game-clinching 49-yard touchdown run capped an unforgettable night.
All Business; No Pleasure or Revenge on UNM Football Team’s Mind Vs. Hawaii
Forget payback for 2024. The 4-1 UNM Lobos are in Oahu for a high-stakes Mountain West showdown against Hawaii’s explosive pass attack as they keep their College Football Playoff dreams alive.
College GameDay this, College GameDay that. The Lobos are focused on the Rainbow Warriors
Forget ESPN’s College GameDay - the New Mexico Lobos are locked in on business. Fresh off a bye week, UNM travels west to face a desperate Hawai’i squad looking for a 2-0 Mountain West start.
New Mexico’s ‘electric’ freshmen grew up fast and are off and running
Forced into early action, UNM’s true-freshman wide receivers are transforming the Lobos’ offense alongside starting QB Toa Fa’avae. Here’s how the young quartet is taking over.
Anyway You Color It, New Mexico Football Dominant in Blowout of UTEP
New Mexico Football Thrashes UTEP 61-7 in Historic Mountain West Opener
The University of New Mexico Lobos moved to 4-1 with a dominant 61-7 blowout over UTEP in their Mountain West opener at University Stadium. Powered by QB Toa Fa’avae’s 249 passing yards, Austin Brawley’s 65-yard pick-six, and a nation-leading defense forcing five takeaways, head coach Jason Eck has UNM off to its best start since 1997 as the Lobos head into their bye week.
Staff Predictions for UTEP vs. New Mexico Lobos
The Pit Press staff predictions ahead of UTEP and New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM.
New Mexico Football Overdue a Major Celebration That Starts With a Miner Shutdown
Thirty-eight years is a long time to wait for history to repeat itself, but Jason Eck’s Lobos are on the verge of making it happen.
Standing at 3-1 with the nation’s most absurd turnover margin (+14 with zero giveaways), New Mexico enters Saturday’s long-awaited conference clash against UTEP eyeing its best five-game start since 1997—and taking another massive step toward the program's first 10-win season since 1982. But to keep the march toward a historic Mountain West title alive, newly entrenched starting quarterback Toa Fa’avae must navigate a fiery rivalry, settle a score nearly three decades in the making, and do the hardest thing in football: keep the slate spotless.
New Mexico Football: Toa Fa’avae is in the driver’s seat, but can he steer the passing game?
After ditching their multi-quarterback experiment and throttling rival New Mexico State, the Lobos have officially handed the keys of the offense to Toa Fa’avae. By streamlining the game plan and focusing on execution over volume, head coach Jason Eck saw immediate results, including a flurry of explosive downfield throws. But big plays aren't the whole story. As UNM kicks off conference play against UTEP, the ultimate test for Fa’avae won't just be his arm talent; it will be whether he can master the simple completions, protect the football, and deliver four quarters of steady, down-to-down consistency.
More Defensive Thievery Helps Fa’avae, Lobo Football Team +Throttle NMSU Aggies
When the offense sputters, let the nation’s top ball-hawking defense take the wheel. The University of New Mexico football team leveraged back-to-back third-quarter takeaways to blow open a rivalry matchup, pulling away for a dominant 42-18 victory over New Mexico State at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Behind a season-high 253 rushing yards and an explosive second-half surge from newly named starting quarterback Toa Fa’avae, the Lobos extended their staggering season turnover margin to plus-14. Head coach Jason Eck trimmed the playbook, locked in his signal-caller, and watched his squad improve to 3-1, proving that while the offense is still a work in progress, this defense is more than capable of handling the heavy lifting.