New Mexico Lobos Roster 2019 Lobos Roster

Head Coach: Bob Davie        2017 Salary: $823,940        Offensive Coordinator: Calvin Magee       Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Cosgrove         

Stadium: Dreamstyle Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: Albuquerque        State: New Mexico

2017 was a chaotic year for the New Mexico Lobos that involved plenty of losing and some controversy. The team closed the season by losing seven games in a row. In addition, coach Bob Davie was suspended for 30 days for violations of school policy. The fundamental character of the team shifted last season and will change even more this year. New Mexico had thrived in the past by moving the ball on the ground. However, the rushing offense lost effectiveness last season. Although the team averaged 235 yards on the ground, that was down over 100 yards per game from the previous season. In 2018, the Lobos will no longer run the triple option, but will move towards a spread system. Tevaka Tuioti will start at quarterback although he still lacks much experience as a starter. Although the Lobos will no longer run the triple option, they still have depth at running back.

The Lobos struggled on defense last season, but it was an improvement from their puris defense of the year prior. They badly lost the turnover battle which greatly contributed to their three-win season. There are quite a few junior college players who have been brought in to provide depth who will have to gel in order to carry the defense. Davie simply cannot have another repeat of last season. He is already in a whiff of trouble and more losing may not be tolerated at New Mexico. It is safe to say that he is coaching with his back against the wall.