Jason Eck aims for bright future with New Mexico Lobos

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jason Eck aims for bright future with New Mexico Lobos
Summary

Jason Eck enters his second season as head coach for the New Mexico Lobos, with optimism surrounding the team's future. The Lobos are set to face the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Norman. New Mexico's preparation is crucial as they aim to improve after a challenging season. Oklahoma will have to adapt without injured wide receiver Trell Harris, opening opportunities for other players before their upcoming SEC matchups.

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  • Jason Eck leads the New Mexico Lobos into his second season.
  • New Mexico plays the Oklahoma Sooners on September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Oklahoma's Trell Harris is out after an injury sustained against Michigan.
  • Other receivers will need to step up in Harris's absence.
  • The Lobos are looking to improve on last season's performance.
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  • 6:25 PMESPNBig personality and big things for Jason Eck at New Mexico
  • 4:31 PMYahoo Sports3 Things to Watch: OU vs. New Mexico
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Backup wideouts getting opportunity With a backbreaking injury to one of OU football’s star wide receivers, a few depth pieces will have the opportunity to claim a starting role before the start of SEC play. When the Sooners take on New Mexico in Norman at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, they will be without transfer wide receiver Trell Harris, who OU coach Brent Venables said is out “for the foreseeable ...

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In his second season with the Lobos, Eck has the university thinking about a bright future.

ESPNby Pete Thamel
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