In their Mountain West opener, the New Mexico Lobos found themselves outdueled and under pressure, falling to the San Jose State Spartans 35-28.The difference came down to the quarterbacks: UNM's Jack Layne (28-of-40 for 344 yards, 3 INTs) struggled against a pass rush that tallied four sacks, while Spartans QB Walker Eget was masterful, completing 26 of 30 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. As Lobos coach Jason Eck admitted, "I thought their quarterback was outstanding."

It's a new feeling for the University of New Mexico football team. While the annual Lobo Howl for basketball is tomorrow, all eyes are also on the football team as they open their Mountain West season on the road in San Jose.

The Lobos are off to a 3-1 start—their best since 2007—and coach Jason Eck thinks that puts a "bull's-eye" on their back. Despite being 2.5-point underdogs to San Jose State (1-3), Eck expects the Spartans to be "desperate" to avoid a 1-4 start.

UNM’s win over NMSU felt a little nostaligc. Greg Archuleta on what the 38-20 Lobos’ win over the Aggies meant for the program.

Jeffery Gordon on why The Land of Enchantment needs to embrace the football game between the state’s two biggest universtiies. And why basketball should take a back seat - for a day at least.

The UNM football team could enter uncharterd territory with a win at University Stadium against NMSU on Saturday. Why Greg Archuleta thinks a victory over the Aggies could be a huge momentum swing for Lobo football.

The UNM football team played fearless against UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Friday. It earned them a 35-10 win and Greg Archuleta has instant reaction on why he thinks the gambles by Jason Eck paid off in a huge win for the program.

UNM heads to UCLA on Friday to take on the Bruins at the Rose Bowl. UNM is looking for back-to-back wins while UCLA seeks its first win of 2025.

UNM football hasn’t played UCLA since a bowl game in 2002, the history of the Rose Bowl stadium itself and place kicker Katie Hnida’s groundbreaking moment.

Erik Moulton awards his helmet stickers for Week 2 to the best peformance and players in the Mountain West Conference.

UNM rallies late to beat Idaho State and earn the first victory for first-year head coach Jason Eck on Saturday an University Stadium.

Despite a victory over Idaho State, Greg Archuleta explains why the UNM football victory was still tough to chew on.

UNM hosts Idaho State on Saturday after a challenging, but gutsy, performance at Michigan. Greg Archuleta on why head football coach Jason Eck aims to revive home-field dominance against FCS foes at University Stadium.

One game into the Jason Eck tenure and The Pit Press’ Jeffery Gordon thinks Jason Eck is the coolest coach the school has ever had.

Week 1 of college football is complete, and some unexpected results occurred. But that's why they play the games. We examine the Mountain West Conference alone, certain storylines and individual performances stood out more than others. See who received Week 1 helmet stickers.

UNM falls 34-17 to Michigan to open the 2025 season, but showed grit in Jason Eck’s debut as the Lobos’ head football coach.

The UNM football team lost 34–17 to No. 14 Michigan but showed resilience, trimming the lead to 17–10 before halftime. Greg Archuleta on how the Lobos played tough, earned respect and hinted at a promising rebuild.

UNM faces No. 14 Michigan today with history stacked against the Lobos: a 0-15 record vs. ranked non-conference road opponents. Greg Archuleta believes new UNM head football coach Jason Eck has an opportunity in the face of adversity.

With the Washington Commanders trading away Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers, former UNM running back and Honorable Mention All-American in 2023, Jacory Croskey-Merritt could be the feature back in the Nation’s Capital this season. This is uncharted territory for those who’ve played football at UNM: NFL opportunity. For JCM, it could mean a fantasy football impact in 2025.

UNM football is investing in local talent and building relationships with high school coaches. How current local players could have a key role in the 2025 season under first year head coach Jason Eck.

UNM football kicks off the Jason Eck era with new players and a fresh energy. Jack Layne headlines a quarterback battle after Devon Dampier’s departure. The Lobos travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Aug. 30.