New Mexico

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)

College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

New Mexico quarterback Isaiah Chavez (13) runs by Fresno State defensive back Reggie Strong (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

New Mexico college teams finally returning home

By John Marshall Jan. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)

Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Cole runs for 3 TDs as New Mexico beats Fresno St. 49-39

Dec. 13, 2020 02:37 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bobby Cole ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns, Nathaniel Jones added two more rushing TDs, and New Mexico beat Fresno State 49-39 on...

Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) looks for a receiver during the first half against UNLV in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

UNLV at Hawaii 12/12/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 12:39 AM EST

Fresno State linebacker Justin Houston (13) tackles New Mexico quarterback Isaiah Chavez during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Fresno State at New Mexico 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:03 PM EST

New Mexico nose tackle Ben Gansallo (99) celebrates after making a sack against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Shook, New Mexico beat Wyoming 17-16, snap 14-game skid

Dec. 06, 2020 02:30 AM EST

New Mexico quarterback Connor Genal throws a pass against Wyoming during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Wyoming at New Mexico 12/5/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:15 AM EST

New Mexico wide receiver Andrew Erickson (87) is tacked by Utah State safety Jared Reed (36) and cornerback Cam Lampkin (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)

New Mexico at Utah State 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 10:55 PM EST

Utah State's Peasley throws for 3 TDs, runs for another

Nov. 26, 2020 10:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, March 21, 2019, file photo, New Mexico State forward Johnny McCants (35) and Auburn forward Chuma Okeke (5) battle for the ball in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. Coronavirus restrictions in New Mexico make it impossible for the schools there to play their seasons. McCants and his New Mexico State teammates have settled into a regular routine less than a week after the team temporarily relocated to Phoenix, amid the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)

New Mexico teams adjusting to long-term life on the road

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2020 04:34 PM EST

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels, right, gets away from New Mexico linebacker Devin Sanders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Air Force's Roberts scores 3 TDs in 28-0 win over New Mexico

Nov. 21, 2020 01:03 AM EST

New Mexico wide receiver Andrew Erickson carries the state flag as he leads his teammates onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Air Force on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New Mexico at Air Force 11/20/2020

Nov. 20, 2020 10:45 PM EST

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) catches a pass for a touchdown over New Mexico cornerback Donte Martin (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Doubs has 3 TD catches, Nevada beats New Mexico 27-20

Nov. 14, 2020 10:24 PM EST

New Mexico quarterback Trae Hall (10) hands off the ball to running back Bobby Cole (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada at New Mexico 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:11 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune, left, scrambles as South Florida linebacker Dwayne Boyles defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

South Florida at Houston 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Cordeiro's 5 TDs help Hawaii rally, beat New Mexico 39-33

Nov. 08, 2020 03:12 AM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro passed for four touchdowns — including a pair to Zion Bowens just 70 seconds apart — and ran for another score to help Hawaii...

New Mexico wide receiver Jordan Kress (9) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

New Mexico at Hawaii 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Starkel throws for 467 yards, 5 TDs; SJSU beats New Mexico

Oct. 31, 2020 11:31 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw for 467 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to help San Jose State beat New Mexico 38-21 on Saturday night and...