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Jack Layne supports New Mexico from coaches' booth after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Jack Layne supports New Mexico from coaches' booth after injury

Summary

Quarterback Jack Layne, sidelined for the season due to elbow surgery in August, remains actively involved with the New Mexico Lobos football team. Although he has missed game days on the sidelines, he has participated in all practices and is now stationed in the coaches' booth. Here, he analyzes plays and suggests strategies during games. Offensive coordinator Luke Schleusner noted that Layne's presence helps support the team and offers valuable insights into opponent defenses. Layne, who passed for 2,486 yards last season, is focused on his future coaching aspirations while helping his team this season. He is expected to be cleared to return to full practices in May if his waiver is approved.

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Status Watch

•Layne out for the season after August elbow surgery
•Participates in practices, advises from the coaching booth
•Analyzes opponent defenses during games
•Expected to return to full practices in May
•Attended brother Dylan Layne's game after UNM's win

Latest Updates

3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Out for the season, QB Jack Layne is still finding ways to help New Mexico

What they're saying

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At first, it was purely a preventive measure. After undergoing season-ending elbow surgery in August, New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne wore a hinged elbow brace with a sling on his right arm. And with the exception of a few post-operation sessions, he’s been at every practice since, carrying a binder of plays, encouraging his teammates and helping where he can. Layne has not, however, been ...
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