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Football: Week 3 analysis on Lobos 28-14 loss at Boise State

Robert Maler | September 17

New Mexico football had some good things show up in the box score — more yardage, more first down, winning the time of possession battle — but lost the game and its starting quarterback on the way to a 28-14 loss. The Lobos fell behind 7-0 after an early turnover and, although they briefly tied the game in the second quarter, it felt like UNM was playing catch-up for the rest of the game following the opening drive. Head coach Bob Davie has repeatedly said how small the margin for error is for most teams, including the Lobos, to win football games. And being on the wrong end of some key plays may have been the difference on Thursday, especially after UNM lost its starting quarterback just before the half. Here is how the offense, defense and special teams fared in week three.

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​Football: Lobos lose game and starting quarterback in conference opener

Robert Maler | September 14

Lobo football hung with Boise State for much of Thursday night, but had their starting quarterback knocked out of the game and couldn't overcome some mistakes in key moments. New Mexico (1-2, 0-1 MW) fumbled on its opening possession for the second game in a row after running back Richard McQuarley picked up enough yardage for a fourth down conversion, but had the ball dislodged before he was down.

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Football: Lobos to deal with short week, tough opponent in conference opener at Boise State

Robert Maler | September 13

Lobo football was dealt a difficult loss to their I-25 rivals on Saturday, and things won’t get any easier as the team hits the road for a pair of games, starting with the conference opener against the Boise State Broncos. The game will take place on a Thursday, making it perhaps an even more difficult task by facing a team that has been a perennial powerhouse in the Mountain West — the Broncos have finished first or second in the division in each of the last six seasons since it became a member. But head coach Bob Davie said, as difficult as it is to prepare for a team like Boise State, the short week is probably a good thing.

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WisePies Arena and University Stadium get new signs

Cameron Goeldner | September 13

For Larry Chavez, CEO of Dreamstyle Remodeling, last week was a dream come true, as the signs bearing the name of his company went up at The Pit and formerly known University Stadium. “It’s pretty incredible; when I saw the sign up at the stadium, I got goosebumps,” Chavez said. “I think it’s been told that my first job was selling sodas when I was 14-years-old at the stadium, so it’s been phenomenal. To see it on TV and read it in print, and one thing or another, it’s kind of surreal. It’s like a dream come true.” Last May, the University announced that Dreamstyle had pledged a $10 million gift as part of an agreement that both Wisepies Arena (aka The Pit) and University Stadium would be renamed after the company. There will be an initial payment of $1 million with annual payments of $900,000 through 2027.

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Football: Lobos comeback bid falls just short

Cameron Goeldner | September 10

Three quarters of stagnant offense and a big night from New Mexico State quarterback Tyler Rogers resulted in the New Mexico Lobos losing the Rio Grande Rivalry for the second year in a row. Things got off to a quick start in the game, as UNM’s Tyrone Owens fumbled on the second play from scrimmage. The Aggies recovered in Lobos territory and quickly capitalized on the turnover with a touchdown. However, things got sticky on the extra point as the Aggies fumbled the snap, and Jalin Burrell returned it 98 yards for the Lobos to notch two points.

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Football: Bragging Rights on the line in Saturday's Rio Grande Rivalry

Robert Maler | September 9

Lobo nation set an oversized rendition of Aggie mascot Pistol Pete ablaze during a rally on Thursday night, and Aggie fans did the same to a Lobo figure—as has been the tradition for many years. Lobo and Aggie fans alike should be ready for a game that is likely to draw the biggest crowd at Dreamstyle Stadium on Saturday—at least during the regular season. New Mexico holds a 70-32-5 advantage in the all-time matchup, but things have been tightly contested as of late. The teams have split the last eight meetings and the three most recent games have been decided by single digits.

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Fall Sports Issue: Football — Analysis on Lobos' victory over Abilene Christian

Robert Maler | September 4

It might appear to some that the New Mexico football team waltzed through its season opener without much opposition, but things may not have been as easy as some might think. Here is a breakdown of how the Lobos performed in all three facets of the game. Offense: Last year, UNM running back Teriyon Gipson started the game by bursting through the line on a 75-yard sprint to the end zone on his first carry. But Lobo fans had to wait a bit longer for the run game to get going on Saturday, and expectations still may have fallen short.

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Fall Sports Issue: Medical scare unable to sideline determined Lobo wide receiver

Robert Maler | September 4

“He looked dazed, and he just kind of went out of it. It was scary,” Matt Quarells said as he recounted what it was like when Lobo wide receiver Patrick Reed started to pass out while standing outside a restaurant. The two were close, roommates and teammates at the time, and thankfully Quarells was there to catch him. Charlotte Hope, Reed’s mother, said every parent wants their kids to have positive friends around them, and although Quarells has since transferred to Iowa, she couldn’t have asked for a better person to be at her son’s side.

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Fall Sports Issue: Football ticket price drops for upcoming season

Cameron Goeldner | September 4

The UNM Football program announced during the offseason that it is lowering season ticket prices by 10 percent across the board in an effort to bring more fans into Dreamstyle Stadium. In addition, the program has announced single-game promotions for the year — this started with last Saturday’s game against Abilene Christian. "We are constantly evaluating ways to get more fans to come enjoy Lobo football, and we have a product that we are very proud of," former Athletic Director Paul Krebs said in a release at the time of the announcement.

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Fall Sports Issue: Football — Senior safety Rothschiller picks up player of the week honors

Robert Maler | September 4

New Mexico football’s Jake Rothschiller earned the respect of his teammates, who named him to the leadership counsel and one of the team captains heading into the season. Now the Mountain West has recognized him for his accomplishments this week on the field. Rothschiller, a senior safety, may be smaller in stature at 5-8, 181 pounds, but played a big role in helping create separation between New Mexico and Abilene Christian on the way to a 38-14 victory in the season opener. He received Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week honors and seemed humbled to earn the distinction.

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Football: Lobos adjust to pass early test, then cruise to victory over Wildcats

Robert Maler | September 3

Abilene Christian hung with New Mexico for much of the game, but the Lobos eventually pulled away to win their season opener on Saturday night at Dreamstyle Stadium. Head coach Bob Davie said Abilene Christian had a nice scheme, and it took his team a while to adjust to it. “Obviously, (there are) a lot of things that we have to improve on, but we’re 1-0,” Davie said. UNM was clicking early, as senior quarterback Lamar Jordan froze an ACU defender with a hesitation and reeled off a 27-yard run. He appeared to be going in for the touchdown, but was taken down at the seven — the tackle proved to be big.

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Football: Lobos kick off season by hosting Abilene Christian

Robert Maler | September 2

The New Mexico football team enter the 2017 campaign sporting the best two-year winning stretch in program history, and look to continue their winning ways at home. New Mexico will open up the season against Abilene Christian at the newly-dubbed Dreamstyle Stadium in the first ever meeting between the teams.

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Football: Wide receiver Hart-Johnson ready for action after recovering from injury

Aaron Cowan | August 23

Things were looking promising after an impressive sophomore season in 2015, but a car accident changed wide receiver Delane Hart-Johnson's life. Hart-Johnson, now a redshirt junior, played in all 13 games for the Lobos during his sophomore season, starting three of them. The highlight of his season included reeling in a 92-yard touchdown catch in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl against Arizona. Though the Lobos lost the game, the catch was the longest in New Mexico Bowl history and was the second-longest in program history.

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Football: Lobos looking forward to upcoming annual women's clinic

Robert Maler | July 19

The 24th Annual Lobo Football Women’s Clinic is scheduled to begin on July 20 at Dreamstyle Stadium, giving women a firsthand look at the program. Head Coach Bob Davie seemed to be looking forward to hosting the upcoming clinic and generating some excitement, while also potentially picking up some new fans. “The Lobo Football Women’s Clinic has become a great tradition here at UNM,” he said in a release. "Every year we look forward to the opportunity to give the women of New Mexico an inside look of what Lobo football is all about."

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Football: Lobos viewed as one of most entertaining teams in the country

Robert Maler | July 9

Lobo football fans already had plenty of reason to be excited — coming off a nine-win season, earning a share of the division crown and capping things off with a victory in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. The team showed a penchant for rattling off big plays and lighting up the scoreboard. At one point in the season, UNM running back Teriyon Gipson, as an individual, had as many plays of 50 yards or more as any other team in the nation. Now others are starting to take note of UNM’s potential and exciting style of play. Matt Brown of sportsonearth.com recently referred to the Lobos as “one of the most entertaining teams to watch” in college football, a release said.

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Football: Ex-NFL head coach attends Lobo spring practice

Isabel Gonzalez | April 3

The UNM football team had a special guest step on the field during Monday morning’s practice. “Chip” Kelly, former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, is “charging the battery” and visiting teams across the nation to see what different programs are doing. He left University Stadium with a lot to say about head coach Bob Davie and the Lobos. “I’ve always wanted to get a chance to get down here and watch practice to see what they’re doing. I’m just really, really impressed with how he is running this program right now,” Kelly said.

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Football: Season ticket prices to drop for 2017

Robert Maler | February 13

The University of New Mexico announced Friday that season ticket prices for the upcoming football season will be reduced by 10 percent across the board. Head coach Bob Davie said he has appreciated the support from Lobo fans and feels everyone should focus on the people that show up to see the team play, instead of trying to figure out why there are more fans in the stands. But he said he would surely welcome more filled seats, and the University is making a targeted effort to boost attendance.

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UNM Football player being investigated for alleged sexual assault

Robert Maler | February 13

The New Mexico football program has put together two of its best seasons in program history, but another accusation of an alleged sexual assault has brought a different kind of attention — one that is “frustrating” and “disappointing.” KOB 4 reported that New Mexico football head coach Bob Davie confirmed that one of the players is currently under investigation. The report said Lt. Tim Stump of UNMPD confirmed a case involving an alleged sexual assault, but did not release the names of those involved.

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Football: 2016 Gildan New Mexico Bowl encapsulated a season of perseverance for the Lobos

Robert Maler | December 19

Three Lobo football players used the words humble, blessed and exciting to describe the 2016 season—add perseverance to that list. New Mexico (9-4) capped the football season with a ninth win in the 2016 Gildan New Mexico Bowl, narrowly defeating Texas-San Antonio (6-7), 23-20. UTSA played a very disciplined game, filling the gaps on defense to force the run game outside and then showing good tackling ability. It forced Lobo junior Quarterback Lamar Jordan to make difficult decisions for much of the game regarding whether or not to make the pitch in the triple option. “It wasn’t our best offensive performance,” head coach Bob Davie said. “But I think UTSA obviously had a lot to do with that.”

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Football: Lobos win 9th game and cap season as bowl champions

Robert Maler | December 18

The Lobos had their hands full in the 2016 Gildan New Mexico Bowl, battling tough conditions and an even tougher opponent in a quest to win their first bowl game since 2007. With temperatures in the 40’s and an unrelenting wind, most probably believed the weather would favor the run-oriented Lobos. New Mexico (9-4) features the nation’s top rushing attack, but Texas-San Antonio (6-7) outrushed the Lobos by the narrowest of margins, 224 yards to 223. The Lobos got all it could handle from the Roadrunners, but did just enough to grind out a 23-20 victory to capture UNM head coach Bob Davie's first career bowl win, who was previously 0-4 in his head coaching career.