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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.
Lobos Look to Get Bigger — and Better — Inside the Paint Against Wazzu
Size matters—and the Lobos are currently short on it. After Oklahoma State bullied UNM for 40 paint points and 22 offensive boards, Coach Eric Olen’s squad faces another massive frontcourt test against Washington State. From European adjustment periods to a mandatory "rebound-by-committee" mentality, here is how the Lobos plan to lock down the glass on Sunday.
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-Look Lobos Show Offensive Potential in Exhibition Win Over Oklahoma State
The New Mexico men’s basketball team opened exhibition play with a 99-89 win over Oklahoma State, led by Jake Hall’s game-high 31 points. Hall scored UNM’s first 14 points and finished the first half without missing a shot. Freshman Fynn Lastring added 16 points, while Hudson Mayes contributed 13. Despite the offensive performance, the Lobos struggled against Oklahoma State’s size, allowing 22 offensive rebounds and 27 second-chance points as coach Eric Olen continues evaluating his new-look roster.
UNM Men’s Basketball Looks to Experiment with Lineups in First Exhibition Against Oklahoma State
UNM men’s basketball team begins exhibition play Sunday against Oklahoma State as head coach Eric Olen looks to establish rotations and define player roles. With 10 newcomers and just three returning players, the Lobos are focused on building chemistry and implementing Olen’s systems ahead of their Nov. 2 season opener against Utah Tech.
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.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Fifth Week of Mountain West College Football
Mountain West College Football Week 5 Takeaways: UNLV's Big Win & CFP Contenders
Catch up on all the Week 5 Mountain West college football action! Read key takeaways on UNLV's thrilling Power Four victory over Cal, dominance from College Football Playoff contenders New Mexico and North Dakota State, Air Force's rivalry win over Navy, and San Jose State's steady momentum.
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.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Fourth Week of Mountain West College Football
Double-overtime thrillers, rivalry beatdowns, and a hierarchy fast taking shape - Week 4 of Mountain West football delivered all the chaos and clarity college football fans crave. As New Mexico solidifies its quarterback situation and Air Force pulls off a gutsy high-wire act, the conference title race is heating up. Meanwhile, bounce-back performances and early-season shocks are completely shifting the tier list. Here are the top five takeaways from a wild weekend of Mountain West action.
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.
Staff Predictions for the Rio Grande Rivalry: New Mexico Lobos vs. New Mexico State Aggies
The Pit Press staff predictions ahead of the New Mexico and New Mexico State on Saturday 9/26 in Las Cruces, NM.
Rio Grande Rivalry War: What Are the Aggies Good For? New Mexico Football Will Find Out
Nothing snaps a football team out of a missed opportunity quite like a bitter rivalry.
Fresh off a frustrating 14-6 loss at Oklahoma—where the defense shined, but an unstable quarterback situation left points on the field, the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-1) are shifting their focus to Saturday’s Rio Grande Rivalry matchup at New Mexico State. UNM enters as a 13.5-point favorite for the nationally televised showdown, but questions under center remain as head coach Jason Eck juggles pass-first Luke Moga and dual-threat Toa Fa’avae.
With the Aggies (1-2) aiming to play spoiler at home and Mountain West play right around the corner, this rivalry battle serves as UNM's final high-stakes dress rehearsal. The Lobos can’t afford a slip-up in Las Cruces, because a loss would confirm every UNM fan's worst fear: that the Aggies really are good for nothing.
New Mexico Football: Coach Nowinsky’s defense is turning heads and Power Four programs may be watching
Spence Nowinsky has built a monster in Albuquerque. After turning New Mexico into one of the nation’s most improved defenses in 2025, the Lobos’ coordinator has leveled up again in 2026 - holding nationally ranked Oklahoma to just 14 points and anchoring an opportunistic unit that ranks fourth in the FBS in total defense (201 yards per game) and leads the country with 11 takeaways. Head coach Jason Eck calls him the best Group of Five defensive coordinator in America, and if the "Mutts" keep playing with this level of relentless physicality, Power Four programs won't be able to look away for long.
Mountain West Mania: Takeaways From The Third Week of Mountain West College Football
Discover the top 5 takeaways from Week 3 of Mountain West college football. From North Dakota State’s dominant 4-0 run to New Mexico’s defensive stand against Oklahoma, see who impressed, who struggled, and what it means for the conference title race.