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New Mexico State hires Jamie Christian as running backs coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico State has appointed Jamie Christian as its new running backs coach, the program announced on August 4, 2026. Christian brings extensive coaching experience, having most recently served as Oregon State’s special teams coordinator and previously as running backs coach at New Mexico. His hiring follows the firing of David Cobb, who held multiple roles within the program. Head coach Tony Sanchez expressed confidence in Christian's ability to develop players and contribute to the team's success as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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•Jamie Christian hired as running backs coach at NMSU.
•Christian previously coached at Oregon State and New Mexico.
•He replaces David Cobb, who was recently fired.
•Sanchez highlights Christian’s player development experience.
•NMSU is preparing for the upcoming season.

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New Mexico State has hired Jamie Christian as its running backs coach, the program announced Monday via news release. The 54-year-old coaching veteran joins the Aggies after spending two seasons as Oregon State’s special teams coordinator. He replaces former NMSU running backs coach, general manager and assistant head coach David Cobb, who was recently fired after being put on administrative ...
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