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UNM quarterback Lamar Jordan (13) drives through the Aggies’ defensive line leading to a UNM fourth-quarter comeback, the first of Jordan’s career, during the Rio Grande Rivalry game against NMSU Saturday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces.

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Lobos use four passers in rivalry victory

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 22

New Mexico defeated in-state rival New Mexico State in a wild and unconventional game that featured four different passers. In the first half, UNM head coach Bob Davie added a little trickery to UNM’s normal run-heavy offense that included a 27-yard fake field goal run and an 18-yard halfback toss, both resulting in touchdowns.Two separate players threw touchdown passes. However, the first two quarterbacks of the game did not assist in the touchdowns. Davie said the assurance to run the offense successfully allowed him to put some tweaks in his team’s play call.

New Mexico redshirt freshman quarterback Lamar Jordan attempts to rush toward the end field during the Lobo football game against Arizona State at University Stadium on Saturday night. The Lobos lost 23-58.

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Football: Despite fumbles, new quarterback promising

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 7

A new offensive dynamic presented itself during New Mexico’s 58-23 loss to No. 17 Arizona State. Redshirt freshman Lamar Jordan not only fit well with UNM’s run-heavy offensive scheme, but the quarterback showed poise on several occasions when dropping back to pass. “Lamar Jordan came in for the first time playing and at least showed you guys a little bit about what we’ve seen from him,” head coach Bob Davie said. “He’s got four years of football left. I think he can be a good player.”

New Mexico linebacker Daquan Baker glances at the scoreboard towards the end of the New Mexico vs. Arizona State game on Sept. 6. The Lobos lost to the No. 17 Sun Devils 58-23.

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Talent on the field not enough to stop ASU

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 7

Missed assignments and tackles will always happen in football. However, under head coach Bob Davie, New Mexico has failed game after game to execute its defensive tasks and the key fundamentals that have led to big plays for opposing offenses. That was the case for UNM’s defense once again in a lopsided 58-23 loss to No. 17 Arizona State at University Stadium Saturday night.

The UNM defense lines up against UTEP during the season opening game at University Stadium on Saturday night. The Lobos will host No. 17 Arizona State at 5 p.m. Saturday

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Lobos could make football history

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 4

Upsets don’t occur too often in Lobo Land. UNM will not only be facing 17th ranked Arizona State on Saturday, it’ll be trying to beat history as well. Historically, the Lobos have been putrid against the AP Top 25 with just a 5-50 overall record.

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UTEP edges out Lobos in football season opener

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 1

In the words of head coach Bob Davie, New Mexico football’s first half against UTEP on Saturday was “wobbly.” If that’s the case, then by the end of the game it was a breakdown. The Lobos rallied from a 24-7 halftime deficit to tie the season opener at 24 in the fourth quarter, but their comeback attempt was stopped thanks to three turnovers in the last six-and-a-half minutes.

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Lobo defense pulls together in second half

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 1

The New Mexico football team showed signs of defensive improvement in Saturday’s season opener, despite an early deficit. Both sides of the ball came out of the gates in sluggish form during UNM’s 31-24 loss to UTEP — but, bolstered by a strong defensive effort, UNM’s second-half play came within striking distance.

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Price rejoins football team after suspension

Thomas Romero-Salas | August 19

The New Mexico football team reinstated Jamal Price after the senior guard agreed to enter into the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Pre-Prosecution Probation Program. Albuquerque police arrested Price last month after an altercation with his girlfriend Khadijah Shumpert, a UNM women’s basketball player, according to police reports.

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Accused athletes return to football team

Thomas Romero-Salas | August 17

New Mexico head coach Bob Davie has reinstated running back Crusoe Gongbay and cornerback SaQwan Edwards to the football team after the District Attorney’s Office determined there was insufficient evidence to prosecute. The two returned to practice last week during training camp in Ruidoso, and are eligible to play in the Aug. 30 season opener. “It was my decision,” Davie said last week at a press conference. “Back in April, I suspended those two from the team because it was a criminal case and they were charged criminally. The reason I’m reinstating them is because I received word from both attorneys that the criminal case has been dismissed and it’s closed.”

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Charges against football players dropped

Jonathan Baca | August 17

The District Attorney’s Office formally dropped charges without prejudice against two Lobo football players and one former UNM student. District Attorney Kari Brandenburg said on Wednesday that due to a lack of evidence her office was unable to indict SaQwan Edwards, Crusoe Gongbay and Ryan Ruff on kidnapping and rape charges. UNM is still following up on its own investigation, which could lead to disciplinary action including expulsion from school if it is found that the student-athletes violated the school’s code of conduct.

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Women get a peek at football life with clinic

Thomas Romero-Salas | July 6

UNM will host its 21st annual New Mexico Women’s Football Clinic on July 24th at Branch Field. The clinic gives women a first-hand look at how the Lobo football program operates. Attendees will also get to meet with head coach Bob Davie and his coaching staff.

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Rape charges dropped against UNM football players

Thomas Romero-Salas | June 26

Rape charges against UNM football player Crusoe Gongbay and CNM student Ryan Ruff were dismissed earlier this week by the District Attorney’s office. Gongbay and Ruff were accused of raping a female UNM student along with a third suspect, Lobo cornerback SaQwan Edwards. Ruff was accused of raping the woman at gunpoint.

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Season predictions look troublesome for Lobos

Thomas Romero-Salas | May 25

Early predictions aren’t looking favorable for the New Mexico football team. Every summer/spring, the Orlando Sentinel and USA Today count down every single Division One college football from No. 128 to No. 1.

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Football: Defense scrimmage-hardened from spring ball

Thomas Romero-Salas | April 27

A physical presence on the field is something the New Mexico football team has lacked the past two seasons. But thanks to more full-contact drills in this spring’s practices, the Lobos are beginning to form a more aggressive mentality.

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Football: Gautsche gearing up for ‘14 season

Thomas Romero-Salas | March 30

There is no finesse when Cole Gautsche runs the football. Gautsche, the New Mexico football team’s starting quarterback, looks for contact when he rushes — not to get out of harm’s way.

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Column: Coaching changes might be key for defense

J.R. Oppenheim | March 25

Coaching can make a dramatic difference. That’s what New Mexico head coach Bob Davie is betting on with changes he made to his defensive staff.

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Football: Davie says defensive line is top priority

Thomas Romero-Salas | March 25

Heading into 2014’s spring practice, UNM head football coach Bob Davie knows what issues his team faces. They’re the same problems that have plagued the New Mexico football team for the past two seasons: inexperience and defense.

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Football: Davie receives 27 National Letters of Intent

Thomas Romero-Salas | February 9

It appears that the New Mexico football team can now compete in the recruiting game. The 2014 recruiting class for the Lobos highlights that fact. UNM received 27 National Letters of Intent last week, and head coach Bob Davie said the Lobos were able to beat out Arizona, Arizona State, Boston College and California University for some of their new talent.

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Football: Davie signs big D players

Thomas Romero-Salas | February 7

Once again, Bob Davie focused his recruiting efforts mainly on the defensive side of the ball — specifically on defensive linemen. The head coach of New Mexico football signed 26 players for the 2014 recruiting class, six of whom are defensive linemen.

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Football: Defensive coordinator named

Thomas Romero-Salas | January 13

On Saturday, New Mexico head football coach Bob Davie announced that inside linebackers coach Kevin Cosgrove is to be the team’s new defensive coordinator. “Defensively, ‘Cos’ and I think a lot alike,” Davie told the Albuquerque Journal. “I can’t wait to see his personality reflected in our defense.”

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Football: Lobo defense coach sacked

Thomas Romero-Salas | December 9

On Saturday, New Mexico head football coach Bob Davie announced that defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Jeff Mills will not be returning to the team next season. Davie confirmed online reports that Mills had indeed been let go.