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02/13/23 - Dylan Hopkins, rSr/2024, New Mexico + More +

Dylan Hopkins spent less than 24 hours in the portal before becoming the third graduate transfer quarterback to join the Lobos in as many years. Gonzales said that wasn't quite the plan but Hopkins' addition was a "special case" given his experience and familiarity with new cordinator Bryant Vincent's offense. The numbers aren't bad, either: the former UAB starter completed 136 of 215 passes (63%) last season for 1,913 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. Hopkins possessed sneaky efficiency, finishing ninth in the country in passing yards per completion (14.07 yards) among qualified starters. He remains the early favorite to come out on top in an open competition. - Albuquerque Journal

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QB Dylan Hopkins, New Mexico
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02/04/23 - Keagan Johnson, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

Keagan Johnson was careful not to say anything bad about his former school when the Iowa transfer spoke to reporters for the first time since he enrolled at Kansas State and joined the Wildcats as a wide receiver, but it is obvious that he thinks he is stepping into a more powerful offense than the one he left behind. Statistics back him up. Iowa averaged 251.6 yards per game last season, a number so low that it ranked ahead of only one team in all of college football - New Mexico. By comparison, K-State put up 418.8 yards per game on its way to 10 victories and a Big 12 championship.

There is no comparison between the two systems and Johnson is giddy about his potential with his new team. "I think I can provide an explosive weapon," Johnson said, "and be a big-play type talent." Johnson came to that conclusion while he watched K-State defeat TCU in the Big 12 championship game last December. The 6-foot-1 and 194-pound playmaker liked the way the Wildcats used Malik Knowles as both a receiver and a ball-carrier out of the backfield on gadget plays. Now that Knowles is off to the professional ranks, Johnson thinks he can replace his skills next season - and maybe even do more while playing under offensive coordinator Collin Klein. "I really liked their trajectory and the way that Coach Klein has added new things," Johnson said. "They have a lot of different, creative ways to get their playmakers the ball and it's really appealing to me." The possibility of taking over as K-State's new No. 1 receiver or its top deep threat was one of the main attractions that drew him to Manhattan. - The Kansas City Star

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WR Keagan Johnson, New Mexico
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01/08/23 - Trae Hall, rSr/2024, New Mexico + More +

Wide receiver Trae Hall said before the Lobos' 2022 season finale that he intended to stay and play his super-senior season at UNM. But something changed. Hall is the latest Lobo to enter the transfer portal, having made the announcement Thursday on social media. Hall came to UNM from Henderson, Texas in 2018 as a dual-threat quarterback and showed promise at that position before moving to wide receiver before the 2021 season. A broken ankle ended his '21 season prematurely, and the Lobos' struggles in the passing game limited his productivity. Hall finished his UNM career with 16 receptions for 136 yards and one touchdown. As a quarterback, Hall was 69-of-132 for 585 yards and four TDs with five interceptions. - Albuquerque Journal

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QB Trae Hall, New Mexico
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12/18/22 - Aaron Rodriguez, rSr/2025, New Mexico + More +

2022 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM: P - Aaron Rodriguez, Jr., New Mexico,...Aaron Rodriguez was UNM's third Second Team selection. He finished the year with the exact same amount of punts, 81, as a year ago, and he raised his average this year to 44.2, good for third in the league. A three-time Ray's 8 honoree, Rodriguez netted 40.5 yards per punt, second in the league, and his 23 punts inside the 20 were also tied for second in the league. For the second straight year, Rodriguez' punted more times than any other punter in the FBS. - New Mexico Football

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P Aaron Rodriguez, New Mexico
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11/28/22 - Abraham Williams, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

2022 ALL-BIG SKY FIRST TEAM: KR Abraham Williams (WSU),...Sophomore Abraham Williams earned first-team honors as a kick returner. He leads the nation and set a new Big Sky Conference record with four kickoff return touchdowns this season. He is the first player in FCS history with four kickoff return touchdowns that were each 100 yards. - Weber State Football

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CB Abraham Williams, New Mexico
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11/28/22 - Damon Bankston, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

2022 ALL-BIG SKY HONORABLE MENTION: RB Damon Bankston (WSU),...And three players earned honorable mention honors, all the first of their careers. Sophomore running back Damon Bankston ran for 571 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season. Senior tight end Justin Malone had 32 receptions for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and junior Kamden Garrett finished the regular season with 22 tackles, two tackles for loss and five pass breakups. - Weber State Football

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RB Damon Bankston, New Mexico
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11/21/22 - Abraham Williams, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

NOV 21 BIG SKY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Abraham Williams (Weber State),...Weber State's Abraham Williams set a new NCAA record with his fourth 100-yard kickoff return for a score in a season, as he helped the Wildcats defeat Northern Arizona 33-31 on Saturday. The four kickoff return touchdowns are also the most in a season in Big Sky history. Williams finished the day with five returns for 198 yards for an average of 39.6 yards per return. He leads the nation at 45.4 yards per return and is the only player in all of the NCAA (all Divisions) with four kickoff returns for touchdowns this season. The weekly conference honor is the second of the season for Williams. In addition to his weekly conference honor, Williams was also named the FedEx Ground FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week. For the Stats Perform FCS story, click here. Others Nominated, ST: Cal McGough (Sac State). - Big Sky Football

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CB Abraham Williams, New Mexico
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11/21/22 - Abraham Williams, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

NOV 21 FEDEX GROUND FCS NATIONAL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Abraham Williams, Weber State, KR/CB, R-So., 6-1, 175, Salt Lake City, Utah,...Williams scored on a kickoff return of 100 yards for the fourth time this season as part of Weber State's 33-31 win at Northern Arizona. The Big Sky's new single-season record for kickoff return touchdowns in a season doubles the most by any other NCAA player (all divisions) this year. Williams finished with 198 yards on five returns, a 39.6-yard average. For the season, he is averaging 45.4 yards on 16 returns, a pace of more than six yards above the FCS single-season record. Honorable Mention: Ryan Bloch, PK, Dartmouth; Anthony Egbo Jr., DB/ST, Abilene Christian; Darius Harper, DB, Tennessee State; Will Lynch, P, LIU; Adrian Olivo, PK, North Carolina Central; Kyle Thompson, PK, Weber State; Tyreece White, DL, Davidson. - STATS FCS Football

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CB Abraham Williams, New Mexico
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10/18/22 - Abraham Williams, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

OCT 10 BIG SKY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Abraham Williams (Weber State),...Abraham Williams collected his first Big Sky Football Special Teams Player of the Week award of his career as the Wildcat posted a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to help Weber State defeat Eastern Washington 45-21. The score was tied at 14-14 in the second quarter when Williams returned the kickoff 100 yards to give the Wildcats the lead. The kickoff return for a score was the first of Williams' career and the 12th 100-yard return in Weber State history. Former Wildcat Rashid Shaheed had four of those 100-yard returns during his stellar career. Others Nominated, ST: Elias Spence (PSU), Kyle Sentkowski (Sac State). - Big Sky Football

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CB Abraham Williams, New Mexico
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10/17/22 - Dylan Hopkins, rSr/2024, New Mexico + More +

OCT 17 CONFERENCE USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: UAB QB Dylan Hopkins put up 334 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in UAB's 34-20 victory over Charlotte. He completed 15-of-23 for 231 yards and a touchdown, and added 10 carries for 103 rushing yards and another touchdown. It was his second career 100-yard rushing performance and his third straight game this season throwing for 200-plus yards. Hopkins is leading C-USA in passer efficiency and is completing 67 percent of his passes for 1,170 yards, six TDs and two interceptions. - Conference USA Football

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QB Dylan Hopkins, New Mexico
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09/19/22 - Reco Hannah, rSr/2023, New Mexico + More +

SEPT 19 MOUNTAIN WEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: RECO HANNAH, NEW MEXICO, Senior, Linebacker, Wedowee, Alabama/Randolph County CC,...Tallied three tackles, one interception and a forced fumble in New Mexico's 27-10 victory over UTEP...Returned interception 22 yards for a score, giving the Lobos a 10-0 lead in the first quarter...In the fourth quarter, stripped a UTEP receiver at the Miner's 41-yard line and had a critical third-down tackle. - Mountain West Football

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OLB Reco Hannah, New Mexico
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09/18/22 - Reco Hannah, rSr/2023, New Mexico + More +

New Mexico forced seven turnovers - including a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown by Reco Hannah in the first quarter - to help the Lobos beat UTEP 27-10 Saturday night. Sherod White scored on a 3-yard run early in the second quarter before George Steinkamp kicked a career-long 51-yard field goal with 8 seconds left in the first half that gave New Mexico (2-1) a 20-3 lead. Nate Jones, who capped the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, had 83 yards rushing on 21 carries for the Lobos. Gavin Hardison passed for 299 yards for UTEP (1-3) but completed just 20 of 45 passes and threw three of the Miners' four interceptions. - New Mexico/AP College Football

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OLB Reco Hannah, New Mexico
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09/13/22 - Keagan Johnson, rSr/2026, New Mexico + More +

Iowa wide receivers Keagan Johnson, Nico Ragaini and Diante Vines still are not on the Hawkeyes' Week 3 depth chart after missing the first two games of 2022 with injuries. Linebacker Jestin Jacobs and cornerback Jermari Harris also are not on the Week 3 depth chart. Harris has missed both games, and Jacobs left the Week 1 win with an injury. - The Gazette

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WR Keagan Johnson, New Mexico
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09/06/22 - Shawn Miller, rJr/2027, New Mexico + More +

There was some expectation that freshman wide receiver Shawn Miller - even after missing most of the spring with a collarbone injury - would still find a way into the rotation this season. Miller was fully cleared during training camp and played in the season opener against Wyoming, but the 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver will miss the rest of the year with an undisclosed injury that will necessitate season-ending surgery. "Unfortunately he won't be with us the rest of this year," Illinois coach Bret Bielema said. "They haven't nailed down exactly how it's at, but it's obviously something that will take him out for the rest of this year." - News Gazette Tribune

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WR Shawn Miller, New Mexico
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09/03/22 - Miles Kendrick, rSr/2023, New Mexico + More +

Miles Kendrick threw two touchdown passes and Sherod White ran for two scores to spark New Mexico to a 41-0 victory over FCS-member Maine in a season opener on Saturday. White had the first scoring play of the game on a 4-yard run 7 seconds into the second quarter. Luke Wysong followed with a 13-yard TD run and then caught a 10-yard scoring strike from Kendrick to put the Lobos up 21-0 at the half. White had a 3-yard touchdown run and Jah'Mar Sanders scored on a 10-yard run to push New Mexico's lead to 34-0 after three quarters. Kendrick connected with Gordon Porter for a 7-yard score in the final period. Kendrick finished 14-of-17 passing for 170 yards with two interceptions. Joe Fagnano threw for 96 yards for Maine, completing 12 of 27 passes. The Black Bears rushed 20 times for only 22 yards. - New Mexico/AP College Football

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