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FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

Rocky Long returns to New Mexico to lead Lobos' defense

Jan. 27, 2020 01:12 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Rocky Long is returning to New Mexico as defensive coordinator after recently retiring from San Diego State, where he coached the...

San Diego State cornerback Luq Barcoo (16) celebrates with linebacker Troy Cassidy (42) after an interception in the end zone during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
San Diego State beats C. Michigan 48-11 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EST

New Mexico quarterback's indecent exposure charge dismissed

Dec. 19, 2019 09:31 AM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The case against a New Mexico college football quarterback charged with indecent exposure has been tossed out, a Bernalillo County...

Danny Gonzales, a former New Mexico assistant coach and player, greets fans during a halftime introduction at an NCAA college basketball game between New Mexico and Grand Canyon, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M. Gonzales is set to become the 32nd head coach of the football team. (Greg Sorber/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Grand Canyon Antelopes at New Mexico Lobos 12/17/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 05:38 PM EST

New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez, left, introduces Danny Gonzales, a former New Mexico assistant football coach and player, as the school's new head football coach at a press conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
New Mexico coach Gonzales relishes chance to restore program

By Glen Rosales Dec. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

New Mexico names ex-player Danny Gonzales as football coach

Dec. 17, 2019 10:03 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has named former Lobos player and assistant coach Danny Gonzales as head football coach. UNM athletic...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, New Mexico coach Bob Davie leads his team from the field at halftime of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii in Albuquerque, N.M. On Monday, Nov. 25, Davie agreed to step aside as New Mexico’s coach at the end of the season, ending an uneven eight-season tenure with the Lobos. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
New Mexico to pay $825K buyout to football coach Bob Davie

Dec. 10, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Utah State coach Gary Andersen cheers to his players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Love leads Utah State to 38-25 victory over New Mexico

By Glen Rosales Nov. 30, 2019 07:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, New Mexico coach Bob Davie leads his team from the field at halftime of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii in Albuquerque, N.M. On Monday, Nov. 25, Davie agreed to step aside as New Mexico’s coach at the end of the season, ending an uneven eight-season tenure with the Lobos. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Bob Davie says he ‘put every ounce’ into leading New Mexico

By Glen Rosales Nov. 26, 2019 05:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, New Mexico coach Bob Davie leads his team from the field at halftime of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii in Albuquerque, N.M. On Monday, Nov. 25, Davie agreed to step aside as New Mexico’s coach at the end of the season, ending an uneven eight-season tenure with the Lobos. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Bob Davie to step aside as coach at New Mexico

Nov. 25, 2019 09:32 PM EST

Hammond’s career day lifts Air Force past New Mexico 44-22

By Glen Rosales Nov. 23, 2019 06:55 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Air Force took to the wild blue yonder Saturday like it hasn’t done in decades. Falcons quarterback D.J. Hammond...

Book throws 3 TD passes, No. 15 Notre Dame beats BC 40-7

By John Fineran Nov. 23, 2019 06:16 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book was coy after throwing three touchdown passes in No. 15 Notre Dame’s 40-7 victory over Boston College Saturday whether it...

Hammond’s career day lifts Air Force past New Mexico 44-22

By Glen Rosales Nov. 23, 2019 05:18 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — D.J. Hammond III threw for career highs with 327 yards and four touchdowns as Air Force took to the skies more than normal Saturday to...

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 15 Irish expect physical test from run-happy Eagles

By John Fineran Nov. 22, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Boise State wide receiver John Hightower (16) runs away from the New Mexico defense for a 51-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Henderson throws 3 TD passes, No. 21 Broncos beat New Mexico

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 17, 2019 01:51 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin looks on during a timeout against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 20-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
New Mexico seeking normalcy facing No. 19 Boise State

By Tim Booth Nov. 15, 2019 03:22 AM EST

Boise State quarterback Chase Cord, left, looks down field against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 20-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 19 Boise State closes out home slate hosting New Mexico

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Air Force-New Mexico game postponed after player's death

Nov. 06, 2019 05:33 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The football game between Air Force and New Mexico scheduled for this weekend was postponed following the death of a Lobos defensive...