New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne ruled out for entire 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne will miss the 2026 season due to complications from a previous elbow injury. Layne underwent surgery after playing with a torn tendon for a significant portion of the 2025 season, where he started all 13 games. This injury severely impacts New Mexico's quarterback plans just days before their season opener against Central Michigan on September 5. The team is now preparing to use multiple backup quarterbacks, including Oregon transfer Luke Moga, sixth-year senior James Laubstein, and sophomore Toa Fa’avae.
- •Jack Layne misses the 2026 season due to elbow complications.
- •He previously played through a torn tendon in 2025.
- •New Mexico opens the season against Central Michigan on September 5.
- •Multiple backup quarterbacks will play in Layne's absence.
- •Layne started all 13 games last season, throwing for 2,486 yards.
- 2:33 AMESPN NCAAF — New Mexico loses starting QB Layne for season
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Brutal Turn of Events,’ ‘Absolute Bummer’ — CFB World Reacts As New Mexico QB Jack Layne Suffers Season-Ending Injury
"For months, every New Mexico quarterback update revolved around when Jack Layne would return. Thursday changed the question entirely, with multiple reports indicating the veteran quarterback will now miss the 2026 season after his troublesome throwing elbow failed to cooperate.
"New Mexico starting quarterback Jack Layne will miss the 2026 season as he prepares to undergo a second surgery on his throwing elbow.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 28, 2026, 2:33 AMNew Mexico loses starting QB Layne for season
New Mexico starting quarterback Jack Layne will miss the 2026 season as he prepares to undergo a second surgery on his throwing elbow.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:11 AM‘Brutal Turn of Events,’ ‘Absolute Bummer’ — CFB World Reacts As New Mexico QB Jack Layne Suffers Season-Ending Injury
For months, every New Mexico quarterback update revolved around when Jack Layne would return. Thursday changed the question entirely, with multiple reports indicating the veteran quarterback will now miss the 2026 season after his troublesome throwing elbow failed to cooperate.
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