New Mexico
Auburn vs. New Mexico Preview and Prediction – Behind Enemy Lines
The Auburn Tigers look to get back on track against the New Mexico Lobos at home this week after falling to Cal on Saturday.
Here are answers to questions about New Mexico with Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal.
1. When Bronco Mendenhall took the job, what changes did the fan base expect? What culture changes have you seen around the program?
Something different. I’m not sure how many people here knew the specifics regarding Mendenhall’s previous work at BYU and Virginia, but they expected change and there’s been plenty. Players are tasked with earning everything, from workout t-shirts to jersey numbers, and have redone specific segments of practice – burning valuable practice time – if the period wasn’t done correctly in the first place. It’s a unique approach (something Mendenhall has acknowledged) that’s reshaped the culture entirely.
2. QB Devon Dampier leads the team in passing and rushing yards. How important is he to New Mexico’s offense?
He is so important, I don’t think you could overstate it at all. Devin can run, he can throw it. He’s good in the short game, good in the intermediate pass game and can be good on deep shots as well. He gives them multiple dimensions in a way they [New Mexico] didn’t quite have last year with Dylan Hopkins at quarterback.
3. Luke Wysong has been the team’s leading receiver by a significant margin. Do you think someone else will lead New Mexico in receiving against Auburn or will someone else step up?
If I had to bet on it I would probably say Wysong to lead them. He’s a team captain, an experienced guy, has really kind of grown up in his time here in New Mexico. He’s a redshirt junior and this is really the first season where he is kind of the guy in that receiving core. There’s a reason he’s getting targets because he’s getting open.
4. New Mexico put up 39 points against Arizona. What needs to go right for them to do that again?
Another good night from Dampier for sure. Dampier was able to kind of gash Arizona on the edge with his legs, they weren’t really defending him as a runner as much as they were a passer. He made them pay for that. You just need the offensive line to stay the course and Dampier to be the best that he can be.
5. Auburn’s defense looks built to stop the run. How can Eli Sanders attack it? What are his strengths as a rusher?
Sanders isn’t the most powerful back (nor is he that big at 5-foot-11, 194 pounds) but nobody New Mexico has can freelance quite like him. He’s got a real knack for working a two-yard gain into a six-yard gain, a five-yard gain into a 12-yard gain, etc. He doesn’t have elite breakaway speed à la Oklahoma’s Gavin Sawchuk and can get caught up going east or west instead of north and south sometimes, but when he has space to work with, Sanders can make something happen.
6. What does DB Noah Avinger bring to the table against a deep WR corps?
Versatility. He can play field corner, boundary corner, field safety, left side, right side, you name it. He’s been a leader in the secondary since he transferred in from San Diego State at midyear, and prides himself on matching the offense’s physicality at a “finesse” position. New Mexico’s been trying to manufacture depth in a banged-up secondary by having corners play safety, safeties play corners, etc. so his ability to do everything the staff could ask of him will be big in their attempts to limit some really, really talented receivers.
Sean Reider’s Prediction: Auburn wins 56-28
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and ESPN2 will carry the broadcast.
SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.
According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.
According to the release, an autopsy is planned.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.
There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.
How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.
Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.
Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.
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