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Kiel McDonald leaves New Mexico to coach Texas State running backs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

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Summary

Kiel McDonald, an offensive analyst at New Mexico, is set to join Texas State as the running backs coach. This transition was confirmed by Texas State head coach Jason Eck. McDonald previously worked at UNM as a volunteer offensive assistant after roles at Southern Cal, Utah, and the Los Angeles Chargers. He has ties to Eck, having played under him during a season at Idaho in 2006. McDonald is 43 years old and emphasizes his new position as a significant step in his coaching career.

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•Kiel McDonald joins Texas State as running backs coach.
•Confirmed by Texas State head coach Jason Eck.
•Previously served at New Mexico as a volunteer offensive assistant.
•Has coaching experience at Southern Cal, Utah, and Los Angeles Chargers.
•Played under Jason Eck at Idaho in 2006.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — UNM assistant leaves for role at Texas State

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New Mexico offensive analyst Kiel McDonald is leaving to coach Texas State’s running backs, head coach Jason Eck confirmed to the Journal on Thursday. McDonald, 43, will coach the Bobcats’ running backs after joining the Lobos’ staff earlier this season as a volunteer offensive assistant. Prior to UNM, he served as the running backs coach at Southern Cal, Utah and the Los Angeles Chargers. A ...
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