FOOTBALL: Recent offensive struggles reopen possibility of multiple quarterbacks this week against Nevada

Lobo quarterback Toa Fa'avae (13) throws downfield during a game against North Dakota State University on Oct. 24, 2026, at University Stadium. Photo courtesy of Ryan Kelly-Romero of The Pit Press. Sports FOOTBALL: Recent offensive struggles reopen possibility of multiple quarterbacks this week against Nevada Things could look a little different on offense for New Mexico this week. UNM’s passing game struggles have been the main topic during media availability with Head Coach Jason Eck and quarterback Toa Fa’avae lately. The Lobos’ 148 passing yards per game, which ranks eighth-fewest in the FBS, hasn’t sunk the ship, largely thanks to its defense, run game and coaching. But last weekend’s scare against San José State was a close call, despite the 231 rushing yards on offense and 9 points allowed on defense. Fa’avae’s third interception against the Spartans resulted in an 86-yard pick-six that — at the time — put UNM’s postseason aspirations in jeopardy.

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