UNM questions availability of Agu and Combs for game at San Jose State

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Summary

New Mexico's game at San Jose State on Saturday may see the absence of key defensive players Darren Agu and Tavian Combs. Both players are listed as questionable in a Thursday availability report from the Mountain West. Agu, a defensive end, leads the Lobos with 28 quarterback pressures and has four sacks. Combs, starting at safety, leads the team with four interceptions and has recorded 28 tackles. New Mexico's head coach Jason Eck had previously noted that the team emerged from their recent game against North Dakota State in good health. A follow-up availability report will be released prior to the game, which is set to take place this Saturday.

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  • •Darren Agu and Tavian Combs are questionable for Saturday's game.
  • •Agu leads the team in quarterback pressures and has four sacks.
  • •Combs has four interceptions and 28 total tackles this season.
  • •New Mexico previously defeated North Dakota State 21-16.
  • •A follow-up availability report will be released before the game.
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Two of the Lobos’ key defensive starters might not be available Saturday. Defensive end Darren Agu and safety Tavian Combs are questionable for New Mexico’s game at San Jose State, per an availability released Thursday by the Mountain West. The 6-foot-6, 252-pound Agu has started every game for UNM at its Jack (boundary end) position. The fifth-year senior and former Vanderbilt transfer leads ...

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