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Oklahoma State will host three preseason exhibition games in October 2026, featuring Tulsa, New Mexico and Wisconsin, while Tony Allen is inducted into the Hall of Honor and head coach Steve Lutz prepares a roster bolstered by top transfers and recruits.
UTEP’s men’s basketball team begins its Mountain West schedule with a home clash against New Mexico on Jan. 2, followed by a much‑anticipated showdown with Wyoming on Jan. 5, before hitting the road for its first away game against Air Force on Jan. 9.
Grand Canyon University announces a 32‑game regular‑season schedule that blends home‑and‑home series with top‑tier opponents, featuring key returnees, new transfers and a coaching transition, setting the stage for a deep run in March.
Hudson Mayes, Jurian Dixon and Adlan Elamin are among the lesser‑known transfers whose recent performances may influence the 2027 NBA Draft conversation.
A federal injunction makes 2022 high-school football players eligible for a fifth college season under the NCAA’s new 5-to-play-5 rule, but major programs like Ohio State are unlikely to pursue the newly eligible talent.
Former BYU standout and seasoned assistant Micah Simon joins the Michigan Wolverines as wide receivers coach, bringing a track record of player development and a focus on building a 1,000‑yard receiver.
A recent court decision allows fifteen men's college basketball players to extend eligibility, reshaping roster plans for Gonzaga as they seek a successor to Mario Saint-Supery.
Wichita State will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
The University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball program has finalized ten of its fourteen non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, blending home tests, neutral‑site contests and a high‑profile SWAC opponent.
After Mario Saint‑Supery departed for Valencia, Gonzaga is exploring the possibility of adding veteran point guard Donovan Dent, a move that could reshape their roster and title aspirations.
Donovan Dent, a standout point guard from New Mexico, may reverse his retirement and use a recent court decision to gain a fifth year of eligibility. With Gonzaga emerging as a top destination and a significant donation fueling a competitive NIL offer, the decision could reshape the Bulldogs' roster and the player's future.
After retiring in May, Donovan Dent is seeking a fifth year of eligibility, a move that could bring him back to UCLA or prompt a reunion with New Mexico, while his eligibility request awaits review.
Cooper Corkrean, a 18th‑round pick of the Kansas City Royals, brings a 6‑2 record and a 5.49 ERA from his time at New Mexico, hoping to inject fresh talent into the club’s pitching staff.
The Mountain West Conference unveiled its 2026 preseason All‑Mountain West football team at The Palms Casino Resort, recognizing standout student‑athletes from across the league.
The New Mexico Lobos announced five preseason All‑Mountain West honorees at Media Days in Las Vegas, signaling high hopes for the upcoming campaign.
The Lobos must replace key defensive playmakers and shore up a weak passing attack, while aiming to turn a negative turnover margin into a competitive edge.
Michigan announced the appointment of Jason Beck as its new offensive coordinator, a move aimed at accelerating the development of a talented but inexperienced offensive unit ahead of the 2026 season.
The Buffaloes hosted three‑star center Eric Jacobsen on an official visit, hoping to close a recruiting battle that includes the New Mexico Lobos and several other programs.
With a new athletic director on the horizon, Luke Fickell’s future hangs in the balance, and former Badger Jason Eck emerges as a leading candidate for a Power 4 role.
Donovan Dent, the 2024‑25 Mountain West Player of the Year, announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing a desire to give back to the youth and start training.
Cornerback Kalique Cheeves, a 6'2", 170‑pound transfer from City College of San Francisco, has pledged to Baylor University, adding depth and experience to a secondary that is redefining itself after a wave of departures.
The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.
Texas A&M called off its 2027 non‑conference matchup with New Mexico, citing a contract exit clause, and is now seeking a new opponent to complete a 12‑game schedule.