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New Mexico scrimmage emphasizes health and quarterback battle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico held its second scrimmage of fall camp on August 20, focusing on player health. Coach Jason Eck deliberately limited tackling for starting units while evaluating second- and third-string players. The quarterback competition remains tight, with Toa Fa’avae, Luke Moga, and James Laubstein each showing varied performances. With four practices left before the decision deadline, the competition is expected to be decided soon. Veteran receiver Shawn Miller appears to be gaining confidence after addressing recent struggles.

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By the Numbers

•UNM scrimmage held on August 20 focused on team health.
•Quarterback battle features Fa’avae, Moga, and Laubstein.
•Miller shows improvement after addressing prior drop issues.
•Eck wants starting quarterback decision by next week.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Three takeaways from UNM's second scrimmage of fall camp

What they're saying

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Jason Eck knew exactly what he wanted from Thursday’s scrimmage. And from the outside looking in, it looks like he got it. “(Staying) healthy,” New Mexico’s second-year head coach said. UNM held its second scrimmage of fall camp Thursday, mostly holding its starting units out from tackling while allowing its second- and third-string groups to get some reps. Three takeaways from the 75-play ...
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