NMSU general manager and RBs coach David Cobb is out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
David Cobb has departed from his role as general manager and running backs coach at New Mexico State. The athletics department has not provided reasons for his exit. Head coach Tony Sanchez indicated that a replacement will be announced next week. Cobb joined NMSU in 2023 and has been involved in recruiting and player development. Under his leadership, the rushing unit's performance peaked in 2024 before declining in 2025. Meanwhile, NCAA representatives were reportedly on campus this week, though it's unclear if this visit relates to Cobb's departure.
- •David Cobb out as GM and RBs coach at NMSU.
- •Announcement of replacement expected next week.
- •Cobb joined NMSU in 2023 as NFL liaison.
- •Rushing unit ranked third in Conference USA in 2024.
- •NCAA representatives reportedly visited NMSU this week.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — NMSU GM, RBs coach David Cobb out, announcement on replacement to be next week
"David Cobb is out as NMSU's general manager and RBs coach. NMSU declined to say why, but Tony Sanchez says his replacement will be named next week.
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