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UNM quarterback Jack Layne out with elbow injury during rehab

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

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Summary

University of New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne is sidelined for the near future due to a lingering elbow injury. Head coach Danny Eck announced Layne did not throw during practice as he continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a torn tendon. Layne, the team's starter last season, has been dealing with elbow issues since transferring to UNM. In his absence, James Laubstein, Luke Moga, and Toa Fa’avae are competing for the starting job during the next two weeks of practice, with Eck looking for one to stand out. Additionally, receiver Troy Omeire is also limited due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return soon.

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•Jack Layne is recovering from elbow surgery and will not practice soon.
•James Laubstein, Luke Moga, and Toa Fa’avae are competing for the starting role.
•Receiver Troy Omeire is expected back soon after a hamstring issue.
•Layne has struggled with elbow problems since transferring to UNM.
•UNM is evaluating its roster and adjusting the first-team lineup as needed.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — UNM quarterback Jack Layne sidelined with elbow injury

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After not throwing with his right arm Wednesday, Eck said quarterback Jack Layne will be out for the “near future” while rehabbing a nagging elbow injury. UNM’s starter last season did not throw during spring practice as he recovered from an offseason surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right elbow. The fifth-year senior has battled issues with said elbow since transferring to UNM, notably ...
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