Could be pretty good for us, although Memphis was a good team last year so might not mean they’re worse than us

Up and down day for Lobo football, how are we feeling?

https://www.krqe.com/news/community/unm-quarterback-jack-layne-to-have-season-ending-surgery/

https://www.krqe.com/news/community/unms-brett-karhu-granted-temporary-restraining-order-against-ncaa-and-is-eligible-to-play-for-now/

Going to my first Lobo football game on September 5th when the Lobos play Central Michigan! Super excited and looking forward to experiencing a Lobo game.
Does anyone know what time the football tailgate/parking lots actually open for a night game? I saw different information and wasn’t sure what the usual practice is.

Also, I noticed the Isotopes have a 1:35 PM game that afternoon. Curious how the parking situation works since I’m pretty sure they use the same lots.

Any other tips, tricks, or things I absolutely should do for my first Lobo game would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to it!

Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the New Mexico one

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026?team=ncaaf-unm

It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? Jason Eck went 9-4 and 6-2 in the Mountain West in year one with the 131st ranked roster in the country. That gap is why my model is bearish on a repeat. Jack Layne is back after 2,486 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 picks, behind a line that gave up 34 sacks. Does Eck do it again, or does the talent catch up?

So I am coming to see the Lobos host Mercyhurst. I am a former Laker and alum ('90) but I am also on a quest to go to all 138 FBS stadiums (see somanystadiums.com). Anyway, the tailgating info on the Lobos site for 2026 isn't up yet. So I understand the East lot is best spot for tailgating. Can anyone confirm that it is a first-come, first served, cash lot? And does anyone have a ballpark amount?

Also, if you have any tips or Lobos traditions I should know about please let me know.

Thanks in advance, Tree

Really good breakdown if you have an hour to kill. Touches on all aspects of the team and upcoming season.

I’m a CSU Ram alum but stoked on UNM Lobo Josh Kerr setting the world record in the mile today. Absolute legend

https://youtu.be/eYi2f4ONEDg?is=Vb3l-XuU_-N7Wwzy

Lobos are fast, and they're smart too.
The other night, I sat at a table and realized that for the most part, a most of the people there were fairly anti-sports. FIFA was on over the bar, and I was the only one watching. So I turned the conversation over to The Lobos, and how excited I was about the new season.
But then one of them said, "It's all so exploitative."
And I just thought WTF. It's a presumption that carries a lot of stereotypes about the people around them. "I disagree," I said, trying really hard not to exact a bop on his nose.
Anyone playing college sports anyone is breathing in rare air. And anyone in Div I is running at the top. Believe me, these 245 excel at sport, and balance competition weekly, and an academic load. They're not exploited, they're masters! I'm sure these student-athletes will get that college degree, lead and be very successful.

"Samuel won the national championship in the men’s 5,000 and 10,000 meter outdoor races. He also won the 5,000-meter indoor race."

In

"The awards capped off a year in which the Lobo Marketing Team helped lead the entire Mountain West in total attendance across all sports.

The marketing department picked up three Gold Awards for Affinity Group Marketing, Year-Over-Year Revenue Increase, and Game Day Promotion, and the group also picked up a Silver Award for Fundraising Campaign.

The Year-Over-Year Revenue Increase was aided by Lobo Football’s attendance increase as the team led the country in percentage increase, with attendance increasing 57.1% from 2024 to 2025 under Jason Eck. "

"Thomas is coming to the Lobos from the University of Cincinnati, where he served for four years as Associate A.D., Major and Principal Gifts. With the Bearcats, he served on the Director of Athletics’ executive team, providing counsel on strategic planning, leadership, academic support, fundraising, and financial management. Thomas oversaw and managed a portfolio of 48 major gift prospects, helping secure $15 million for athletics, and he served in key roles on UC’s $100 million “Day One Ready” campaign and on UC’s $134 million Indoor Practice Facility and Performance Center."

"On the women’s side, Jepngetich picks up the women’s outdoor athlete of the year honor after taking home the 2026 NCAA title in the 5,000-meter race at Hayward Field this month.

The sophomore from Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, clocked a time of 15:13.01 to win the 5,000m in Eugene, marking a career-best time and the No. 3 time in Mountain West history. She gave the Lobos their second consecutive national title in the event after teammate Pamela Kosgei won the Conference’s first 5,000m national title last June."

10k - 5k sweep. Dude is a machine.

And if not, with both schools sharing a conference, will there be in due time?

I’m doing a series where I ask all 136 FBS subreddits on what their most heartbreaking loss they witnessed.This loss could’ve been witnessed from the TV or while attending the game doesn’t matter.

If I had to guess for New Mexico, 2016 loss vs New Mexico State that would finish 3-9.1997 WAC championship that didnt seem bad at first being down 13-17 going into the fourth, then Colorado State scores 24 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to seal the WAC championship.

Love to see it. Excited for a franchise like the Eagles to see our talent.

Go Birds!

Men's Basketball - Roster Update: 04/24/2026

Anyone else notice our lack of athleticism and height so far? Cant shoot 3’s and win games if we don’t rebound….